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WU04 KWW

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,685 mi
Last recorded62,685 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 KWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 62,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 62,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 62,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,249 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 60,248 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,492 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 56,492 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,564 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,284 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 29,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,909 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 14,005 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,614 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,225 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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WU04 KWW is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU04 KWW, 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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WU04 KWW is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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