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SP03 EZS

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

80,894 mi
Last recorded80,894 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EZS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 80,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 77,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sets of front pads low (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 77,566 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both sets of front pads low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 71,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,948 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,609 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 63,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,242 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,838 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 59,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 55,835 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 53,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 39,483 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 36,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,696 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,656 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 27,656 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,487 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 22,487 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 15,142 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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SP03 EZS 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 88%.

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 SP03 EZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 EZS registered?

SP03 EZS is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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