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YA02 ZCD

2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,771 mi
Last recorded42,771 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R120024,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 ZCD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 42,771 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,700 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 41,994 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,770 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,475 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 38,682 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 38,090 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 38,090 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,422 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively monoshock linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,689 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive linkage pivots (2.4.B.4)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 36,689 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive linkage pivots (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate illumination lamp (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,215 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play monoshock linkage pivot bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,340 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

slight movement on mono shock linkage pivot bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,207 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,330 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,409 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 25,272 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 19,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 14,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 13,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,615 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 8,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,439 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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YA02 ZCD is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 24,318 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 YA02 ZCD, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA02 ZCD is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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