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FG03 LZR

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,631 mi
Last recorded54,631 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LZR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,044 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,432 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,240 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 47,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,744 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,807 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 43,644 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

uneven wear to front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,010 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 31,959 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 22,527 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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FG03 LZR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG03 LZR, 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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What year was FG03 LZR registered?

FG03 LZR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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