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EO52 UAY

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,525 mi
Last recorded63,525 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 UAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 63,525 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 63,525 miles

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 62,084 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 61,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 60,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 58,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 56,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 52,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 May 2016 51,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 May 2015 47,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 46,863 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,421 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 45,421 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 39,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,214 miles

Anodised brake line fitting used likely to corrode

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,269 miles

Anodised brake line fittings used likely to corrode

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 27,287 miles

Anodised brake line fittings used likely to corrode

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 5 May 2006 24,114 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 24,114 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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EO52 UAY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EO52 UAY, 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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EO52 UAY is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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