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YN03 NTJ

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,595 mi
Last recorded55,595 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 NTJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,595 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessively aged 9 years (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 55,595 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessively aged 9 years (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,549 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 55,539 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 55,318 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 54,910 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 53,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Baffle slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 52,614 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 52,019 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,010 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,811 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

N/S Exhaust system has clamp missing but not blowing,

Number plate ilumination lamp not working.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 44,811 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

N/S Exhaust system has clamp missing but not blowing,

Number plate ilumination lamp not working.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,395 miles

1 of 2 rear side light bulbs inop

Lic plate light inop

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 32,667 miles

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

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,223 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 19,607 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,909 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 10,049 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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YN03 NTJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YN03 NTJ, 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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YN03 NTJ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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