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WP52 ZKK

2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,447 mi
Last recorded21,447 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R120024,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZKK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 21,447 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 21,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 20,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 20,371 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 19,729 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 18,863 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 18,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre perished and split

front tyre unevenly worn

steering movement rough on swivel plate

steering movement rough with wheel raised

Fail 6 Jun 2018 18,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre perished and split

front tyre unevenly worn

steering movement rough on swivel plate

steering movement rough with wheel raised

Pass 11 May 2017 17,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,254 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,063 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 14,016 miles

rear brake pads worn tappered

Pass 6 Apr 2011 12,617 miles

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

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,740 miles

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

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,402 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,528 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,201 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

aftermarket exhaust fitted - with baffles

Pass 3 Mar 2006 7,938 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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WP52 ZKK is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 24,318 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 WP52 ZKK, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP52 ZKK is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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