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DX03 BOF

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,539 mi
Last recorded43,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 BOF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 43,539 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre slight worn unevenly.

Fail 20 Jun 2024 43,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working when front brake lever applied rear brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre slight worn unevenly.

Pass 25 May 2023 40,939 miles

Front tyre is going out of shape

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 40,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected locks with bars turned to right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre is going out of shape

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 35,669 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,276 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 35,276 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 30,109 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,032 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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DX03 BOF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX03 BOF, 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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DX03 BOF is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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