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WJ02 ZZR

2002 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,130 mi
Last recorded50,130 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H19,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 ZZR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX1200-C1H
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 50,130 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork legs chrome pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fork clamp bolt loose

Fail 7 May 2025 50,129 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened forks chrome pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 50,126 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened forks chrome pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads corroded

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 50,030 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,416 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake slightly spongy

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,970 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 40,959 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2011 40,952 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,836 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,802 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 36,107 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,286 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,381 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H?

Based on 2,792 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,022
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
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WJ02 ZZR is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 19,437 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 ZX1200-C1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ02 ZZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 ZZR is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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