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GK03 DZR

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,435 mi
Last recorded22,435 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 DZR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 22,435 miles

Front tyre cracked

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 22,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front tyre cracked

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

Pass 7 May 2025 21,098 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 21,071 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 21,071 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 20,968 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 20,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 20,516 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 20,086 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 19,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,808 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,691 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 18,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,526 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 15,526 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,426 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 14,426 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,448 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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GK03 DZR is a 2003 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 81.8%.

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 GK03 DZR, 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 GK03 DZR registered?

GK03 DZR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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