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FJ03 EYL

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,598 mi
Last recorded38,598 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 EYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 38,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 33,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 31,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,099 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 31,099 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 30,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 22,963 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,089 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 21,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,865 miles

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

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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FJ03 EYL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FJ03 EYL, 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 FJ03 EYL registered?

FJ03 EYL is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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