MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zg1200
7 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zg1200 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg1200 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,524 miles.
7
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
771
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zg1200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg1200 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Steering10%
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Brakes10%
Kawasaki Zg1200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Zg1200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg1200 MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre Side wall cracking, no cords exposed at time of test (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre Side wall cracking, no cords exposed at time of test (1 times)
- Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zg1200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 41,615 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 35,161 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 7,148 |
| 1988 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 55,349 |
| 1986 | 3 | 7 | 100% | 36,465 |
Kawasaki Zg1200 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zg1200 vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg1200 MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Centre Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b); Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zg1200 in our data has covered around
35,524 miles.
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