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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h

36 vehicles · 428 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 36 Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h vehicles and 428 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,645 miles.

36
Vehicles
428
MOT tests
1,480
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h MOT tests:

  • Other77%
  • Steering14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Brakes6%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32793%
42893%
52990%
63181%
72793%
82886%
92896%
102889%
112688%
122483%
132095%
1420100%
1512100%
1611100%
171995%
1815100%
191894%
2019100%

Fuel types: Petrol (36)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  7. Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (6 times)
  8. Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (6 times)
  9. Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (4 times)
  10. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  11. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  12. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  13. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  15. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 16 88% 32,691
2005 14 179 94% 21,466
2004 17 233 90% 30,555

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h reliability FAQ

Across 36 Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h in our data has covered around 26,645 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h

See how the Kawasaki Zr 1200 a4h stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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