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SN05 EJO

2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,296 mi
Last recorded34,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R120021,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 EJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 34,296 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 34,256 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 32,190 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 29,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,494 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 29,494 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,069 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,021 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 28,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,601 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 8,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 7,180 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,139 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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SN05 EJO is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SN05 EJO, 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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SN05 EJO is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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