MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr1200-a1
24 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,449 miles.
24
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
1,401
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Steering12%
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Brakes12%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Identification & plates1%
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Visibility1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 13 | 85% |
| 6 | 10 | 80% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 7 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 10 | 70% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 20 | 95% | 14,595 |
| 2001 | 8 | 103 | 83% | 29,741 |
Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 reliability FAQ
Across 24 Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 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 Zr1200-a1 in our data has covered around
25,449 miles.
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