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RR04 ZZR

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,612 mi
Last recorded30,612 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRR04 ZZR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 30,612 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,872 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,266 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 27,266 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 26,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 25,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,987 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 22,438 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,188 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 14,188 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,859 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 10,831 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,027 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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RR04 ZZR is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RR04 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 22 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 RR04 ZZR registered?

RR04 ZZR is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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