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SCZ 5121

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,652 mi
Last recorded44,652 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 5121
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 44,652 miles

front tyre has slight cracking within the tread

Fail 11 Apr 2026 44,637 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front tyre has slight cracking within the tread

Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,522 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 44,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,356 miles

Centre stand corroded

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 44,356 miles

Centre stand corroded

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 44,177 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,896 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 43,316 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 43,316 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 42,864 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 42,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,013 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 41,444 miles

Rear nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2014 39,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 39,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 38,473 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,867 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 25,867 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,656 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,538 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 12,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 4,488 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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SCZ 5121 is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SCZ 5121, 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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What year was SCZ 5121 registered?

SCZ 5121 is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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