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YJ55 YUE

2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,186 mi
Last recorded36,186 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R120021,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 YUE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,164cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 36,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 35,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,135 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,135 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,166 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,069 miles

left hand grip loose but not insecure held in place by bar end

off side exhaust can clamp loose but not insecure and not blowing

Pass 20 May 2014 29,226 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,236 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 26,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,154 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))

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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YJ55 YUE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 21,782 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 YJ55 YUE, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ55 YUE is a 2005 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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