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SF05 VPA

2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,850 mi
Last recorded27,850 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R120021,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 VPA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 27,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 27,794 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,622 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 27,617 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID system fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,596 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 22,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 18,107 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,249 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 17,209 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,370 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 11,660 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 11,656 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,222 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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SF05 VPA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 21,782 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 SF05 VPA, 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 21 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 SF05 VPA registered?

SF05 VPA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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