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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:

  • Other90%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Visibility1%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
4786%
51385%
61080%
7786%
87100%
95100%
10875%
11786%
121070%
13580%
144100%
15757%
16475%
174100%
183100%
19580%
20475%

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:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  5. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  7. Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  9. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  13. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
  14. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  15. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zr1200-a1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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