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YF02 VJY

2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,708 mi
Last recorded86,708 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R120024,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 VJY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZ-R1200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 86,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 83,669 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 83,654 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,234 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 81,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,912 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 76,912 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,618 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,144 miles

nearside front fork (dust seal) slightly deterioated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 62,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

nearside front fork (dust seal) slightly deterioated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,337 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,478 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,786 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,535 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 14,535 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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YF02 VJY is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200 in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF02 VJY, 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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YF02 VJY is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZ-R1200, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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