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YA04 WCF

2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,319 mi
Last recorded36,319 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R120019,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 WCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 36,319 miles

Both tyres in poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 36,319 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both tyres in poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 35,279 miles

front discs has surface rust on braking surface

Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,414 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 34,385 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,049 miles

front tyre tread is wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,968 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 29,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 27,865 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

chain gaurd missing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 18,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,565 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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YA04 WCF is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YA04 WCF, 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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YA04 WCF is a 2004 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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