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PA04 FHJ

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 FHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 45,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 45,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 42,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 41,211 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 41,211 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,341 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,374 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 36,374 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,798 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 26,653 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 26,653 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,935 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 22,935 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,304 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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PA04 FHJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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