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WU54 BVE

2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,009 mi
Last recorded23,009 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R120021,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 BVE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 22,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 20,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 19,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 18,502 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 18,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2014 18,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,476 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,089 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,974 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,792 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,899 miles

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

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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WU54 BVE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 21,782 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 WU54 BVE, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU54 BVE registered?

WU54 BVE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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