Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Zzr1200: 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 Zzr1200
88%
MOT pass rate · 17 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zzr1200 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 Zzr1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 35,150 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 17 |
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 Zzr1200
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zzr1200 is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki Zzr1200 report Most reliable cars
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.