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FX04 DFL

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,640 mi
Last recorded31,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 DFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 31,640 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear linkage bearings/bushes/sleeves (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 31,444 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 31,434 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 30,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 29,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 29,967 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,164 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 29,164 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear linkage bearings/sleeves have excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,102 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect reduced damping. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Play in suspension linkages. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2016 27,904 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 26,505 miles

no number plate light

Fail 23 May 2014 26,505 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no number plate light

Pass 23 May 2013 24,670 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 24,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2012 20,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,110 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 17,106 miles

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 10,576 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 7,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,037 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,502 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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FX04 DFL is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 19,689 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 FX04 DFL, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX04 DFL is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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