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MY03 ZZR

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,929 mi
Last recorded22,929 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY03 ZZR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 22,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 22,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 21,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 21,625 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 20,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 19,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,977 miles

re align rear wheel,,

Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 18,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,384 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,402 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Left and Right hand side pannel mounts broken.

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 9,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Left and Right hand side pannel mounts broken.

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,630 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 5,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 4,986 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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MY03 ZZR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MY03 ZZR, 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 MY03 ZZR registered?

MY03 ZZR is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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