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SP54 BVD

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,941 mi
Last recorded16,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 BVD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 16,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 15,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 14,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 14,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 12,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,054 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 12,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 8,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 8,268 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 7,837 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 6,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 6,478 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,147 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 2,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 2,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 1,215 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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SP54 BVD is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 19,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP54 BVD, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP54 BVD is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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