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WV52 EJG

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Blue Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,304 mi
Last recorded51,304 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 EJG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 51,304 miles

Main stand corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 50,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,086 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 46,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 46,386 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 44,390 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,561 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,354 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,329 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 36,818 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 35,225 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 35,225 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,703 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,943 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,170 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 31,170 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 29,920 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,920 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,137 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,337 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 22,330 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,156 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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WV52 EJG is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Blue with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV52 EJG, 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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What year was WV52 EJG registered?

WV52 EJG is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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