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DK03 KCY

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,488 mi
Last recorded62,488 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 62,488 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 62,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 62,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 62,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake fluid slightly low

Pass 15 Jun 2019 61,533 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,911 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively Sprockets Worn Advise (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain and Sprockets Worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Brake Pads Getting Low (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is nearly at 1 mm in places just off centre (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn Brake Disc Worn And Scored Advise (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,436 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,078 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low.Drive chain a bit loose

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,293 miles

No number plate light

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,387 miles

Headrace slightly loose.Main stand bolt coming loose

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Number plate cracked

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 34,236 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Number plate cracked

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,413 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Number plate illumination light not working

Slight crack in number plate

Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,354 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,143 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZ-R1200?

Based on 4,542 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
1,169
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 23
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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DK03 KCY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 23,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 KCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK03 KCY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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