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DK05 MZL

2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Green Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,860 mi
Last recorded18,860 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R120021,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 MZL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 18,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 18,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 17,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 16,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 14,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,592 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,565 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 5,355 miles

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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DK05 MZL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Green with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 21,782 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 DK05 MZL, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 MZL registered?

DK05 MZL is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 MZL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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