MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr1200-b1
40 vehicles · 285 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 40 Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 vehicles and 285 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,352 miles.
40
Vehicles
285
MOT tests
1,719
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 17 | 94% |
| 5 | 19 | 95% |
| 6 | 22 | 86% |
| 7 | 19 | 84% |
| 8 | 21 | 71% |
| 9 | 12 | 92% |
| 10 | 14 | 86% |
| 11 | 9 | 100% |
| 12 | 9 | 100% |
| 13 | 9 | 100% |
| 14 | 12 | 92% |
| 15 | 15 | 80% |
| 16 | 12 | 92% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 13 | 85% |
| 19 | 11 | 91% |
| 20 | 7 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38), Other (2)
Most common Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 24,225 |
| 2003 | 6 | 95 | 91% | 26,543 |
| 2002 | 5 | 49 | 90% | 20,453 |
| 2001 | 9 | 122 | 87% | 42,426 |
Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 reliability FAQ
Across 40 Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 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 is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Kawasaki Zr1200-b1 in our data has covered around
32,352 miles.
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