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WV52 NCC

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,232 mi
Last recorded24,232 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 24,232 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 21,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 21,265 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 20,179 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 19,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 18,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 18,388 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 17,524 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,393 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 17,393 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,465 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 10,469 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,469 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 7,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,027 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 5,797 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 NCC is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 WV52 NCC, 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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WV52 NCC is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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