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DX03 JFA

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,464 mi
Last recorded24,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 24,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 23,913 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 23,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 19,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre valve cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2018 15,987 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear caliper incorrectly mounted (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,584 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 14,568 miles

Front Stop lamp missing not working (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on not working (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,698 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 13,682 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,355 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 12,513 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 12,217 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,442 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,399 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing 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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DX03 JFA 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 JFA, 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 JFA is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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