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OY02 VBD

2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200S

Green Petrol 1165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

22,427 mi
Last recorded22,427 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200S20,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1200S
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,165cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 22,427 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 22,345 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 22,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,332 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 16,711 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 16,711 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 13,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 10,595 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 10,591 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,725 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 7,725 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 2,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 32,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,664 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,160 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 24,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,061 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 212,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

FRONT brake pads nearly at wear limit.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,340 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,917 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1200S?

Based on 7,781 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 52
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 32
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 27
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OY02 VBD is a 2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200S in Green with a 1,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 20,206 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 ZRX1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY02 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY02 VBD is a 2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200S, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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