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SY08 DSZ

2008 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,542 mi
Last recorded43,542 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kawasaki ZRX1200R10,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DSZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200R
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 43,542 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 43,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 42,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 42,303 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 42,063 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 42,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 41,397 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,144 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,938 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 12,280 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2013 12,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 10,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 5,594 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 5,592 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R?

Based on 12,251 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
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SY08 DSZ is a 2008 Kawasaki ZRX1200R in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Kawasaki ZRX1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 10,251 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 ZRX1200R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY08 DSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY08 DSZ registered?

SY08 DSZ is a 2008 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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