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MW52 TUH

2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,588 mi
Last recorded15,588 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R120023,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 TUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 15,588 miles

Aluminium banjo's fitted to front and rear brake lines

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 13,694 miles

All brake banjos are of aluminium construction

Pass 25 Aug 2023 12,208 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 10,666 miles

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

Front and rear brake hoses have aluminium banjo's fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 9,684 miles

Aluminium banjos fitted to front and rear brake hoses

Pass 26 Aug 2020 9,448 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 7,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 7,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 7,674 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 7,563 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 7,562 miles

rear brake hose slightly long but secure

Fail 21 Jan 2012 7,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear brake hose slightly long but secure

Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 6,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 6,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 6,170 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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MW52 TUH is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW52 TUH, 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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MW52 TUH is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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