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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f

190 vehicles · 2,213 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 190 Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f vehicles and 2,213 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,155 miles.

190
Vehicles
2,213
MOT tests
1,050
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f MOT tests:

  • Other65%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering6%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Body & structure3%

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
316290%
416689%
516293%
615091%
714592%
815590%
914392%
1014091%
1112197%
1212891%
1310096%
149494%
1510796%
1610290%
179795%
188797%
196292%
2024100%

Fuel types: Petrol (180), Other (10)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (50 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (49 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (40 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (28 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (19 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (17 times)
  9. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (15 times)
  11. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (13 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
  14. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (12 times)
  15. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (11 times)

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 31 362 94% 18,445
2007 68 849 92% 20,586
2006 71 927 92% 23,424
2005 1 8 75% 15,370

Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f reliability FAQ

Across 190 Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f MOT issues are: 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)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f in our data has covered around 21,155 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f

See how the Kawasaki Zr 1200 a6f stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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