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PA04 BVC

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,063 mi
Last recorded21,063 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 BVC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,909 miles

has a cut in the rear tyer

Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,608 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 18,604 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,752 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 16,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 14,871 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,741 miles

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

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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PA04 BVC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PA04 BVC, 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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PA04 BVC is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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