Kawasaki Zrx1200r (2004)
2004 Kawasaki Zrx1200r
CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2004 Kawasaki Zrx1200r. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R is a genuinely reliable bike, with a 92.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 11.2% of examples ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is a motorcycle that, if maintained properly, you can trust to pass its MOT without drama.
At nearly 20,000 miles on average, these bikes are typically well-used rather than garage queens, yet they're still averaging just 1.12 failures per vehicle across their lifetime, suggesting the ZRX1200R ages gracefully. The 4.2 advisories per bike tell you minor wear items will need attention, but the core reliability picture is solid—when you're shopping for one, focus your inspection on the consumables (chain, pads, fluids) and you'll likely have found a keeper.
What to check before buying a 2004 Kawasaki Zrx1200r
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Kawasaki Zrx1200r vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Kawasaki Zrx1200r vehicles fall between 10,350 and 24,894 miles.
2004 Kawasaki Zrx1200r — Still on the Road
68 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Kawasaki Zrx1200r
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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35.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.5%
Exhaust noisy
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22.1%
Exhaust noisy
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17.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.6%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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16.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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9.4%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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