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RX03 YRD

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,282 mi
Last recorded41,282 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YRD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 41,282 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Linkage Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Chain & Sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 29,084 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 27,339 miles

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake caliper damaged housing bolt snapped (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,089 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 20,868 miles

Central Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 20,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 19,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,603 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,551 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 14,551 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 10,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 9,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 9,345 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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RX03 YRD is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX03 YRD, 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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RX03 YRD is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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