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YJ03 SBU

2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,873 mi
Last recorded49,873 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H19,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 SBU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1200-C1H
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,830 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 48,803 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SHOCK BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,240 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 43,824 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 43,824 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,602 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,152 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 31,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

slight drag on front wheel ?

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,162 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,957 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 15,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,991 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 10,974 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H?

Based on 2,792 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,022
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
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YJ03 SBU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 19,148 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 ZX1200-C1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ03 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ03 SBU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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