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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p

31 vehicles · 297 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 31 Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p vehicles and 297 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,273 miles.

31
Vehicles
297
MOT tests
1,735
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p MOT tests:

  • Other60%
  • Steering18%
  • Brakes15%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Body & structure4%

Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31788%
42190%
52286%
61984%
714100%
81688%
91593%
1012100%
111493%
121580%
131292%
141292%
151776%
169100%
171493%
181275%
191392%
2010100%

Fuel types: Petrol (29), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
  4. Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (6 times)
  5. Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (6 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  8. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  9. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
  10. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  11. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  15. Chain guard missing (2 times)

Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 13 195 91% 32,742
2003 4 50 90% 28,478
2002 5 42 81% 13,557

Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p reliability FAQ

Across 31 Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr1200-b2p in our data has covered around 27,273 miles.

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