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SJ03 FYH

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,635 mi
Last recorded38,635 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FYH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 38,635 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 38,635 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 36,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 34,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 34,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 34,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 33,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 32,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,545 miles

Exhaust noisy scorpion silencers fitted with baffle (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,370 miles

Exhaust noisy Scorpion race cans fitted with baffles (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 16,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,825 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

nearside exhaust clamp loose

Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,495 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,044 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 15,044 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 9,841 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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SJ03 FYH is a 2003 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 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 SJ03 FYH, 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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SJ03 FYH is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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