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W485 VHR

2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,435 mi
Last recorded14,435 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A118,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 VHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1200-A1
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 14,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 14,100 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 13,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 13,809 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 13,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 13,559 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 13,559 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2017 13,125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,338 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 10,928 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 8,646 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 8,308 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1200-A1?

Based on 805 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
645
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
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W485 VHR is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W485 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W485 VHR is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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