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Y888 KAW

2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

Green Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,437 mi
Last recorded27,437 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R11,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 27,437 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 26,374 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 26,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,336 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,797 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 23,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 23,364 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s edge (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,381 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,136 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,626 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 19,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,862 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 12,076 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,474 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200R?

Based on 12,251 MOT tests across 904 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
730
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 24
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Y888 KAW is a 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R in Green with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 11,645 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 ZRX1200R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y888 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y888 KAW is a 2005 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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