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WA03 HNM

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

36,504 mi
Last recorded36,504 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 HNM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 35,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 34,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,358 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,139 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 32,666 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 32,666 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 32,130 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 32,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,621 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 31,621 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1mm limit,at centre tread area (4.1.3(ii))

Slightly reduced reserve travel,on front brake lever.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 30,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm tread depth recorded (legal min) (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2016 30,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm tread depth recorded (legal min) (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Ignition switch faulty

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,598 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,769 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

little reserve travel at front brake lever

Fail 30 Jul 2011 23,846 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

little reserve travel at front brake lever

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,083 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,569 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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WA03 HNM is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 WA03 HNM, 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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WA03 HNM is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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