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FN52 RBO

2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,491 mi
Last recorded46,491 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R120024,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 RBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 46,491 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 46,491 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 46,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 44,142 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 41,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,766 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,271 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,785 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front brake squeaking badly on roller brake test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,081 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,081 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,792 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,715 miles

number plate cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,123 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

one rear position bulb not working

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,796 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 30,796 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,955 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

N/S front indicator lens cracked

O/S rear positon bulb not working

Registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,870 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 9,372 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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FN52 RBO is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 24,318 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 FN52 RBO, 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 24 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 FN52 RBO registered?

FN52 RBO is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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