Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Zx1200-a1: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx1200-a1
88%
MOT pass rate · 338 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx1200-a1 is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Zx1200-a1 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 24,441 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 338 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Kawasaki Zx1200-a1
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx1200-a1 is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.