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RO52 OXZ

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

37,528 mi
Last recorded37,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 OXZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 37,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,451 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 37,327 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,089 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 34,494 miles

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

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

Rear suspension movment slightly stiff

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

Fail 27 May 2014 34,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension movment slightly stiff

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,180 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 33,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 May 2012 30,698 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 30,693 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,571 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 28,571 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,879 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,848 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 21,848 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,329 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 13,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,429 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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RO52 OXZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO52 OXZ, 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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RO52 OXZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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