MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zrx1200r

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zrx1200r reliable?

Across 900 Kawasaki Zrx1200r vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

900 vehicles · 12,297 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 900 Kawasaki Zrx1200r vehicles and 12,297 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zrx1200r has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,941 miles.

900

Vehicles

12,297

MOT tests

1,230

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zrx1200r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zrx1200r MOT tests:

Other70%
Brakes15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Steering6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Body & structure3%

Kawasaki Zrx1200r pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zrx1200r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	7	71%
3	493	92%
4	674	91%
5	783	91%
6	774	90%
7	772	90%
8	753	89%
9	750	87%
10	706	90%
11	682	90%
12	644	92%
13	627	91%
14	599	90%
15	579	90%
16	554	90%
17	503	92%
18	462	94%
19	457	93%
20	427	91%

Fuel types: Petrol (900)

Most common Kawasaki Zrx1200r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zrx1200r MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (319 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (266 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (250 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (175 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (152 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (105 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (91 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (90 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (90 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (86 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (79 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (69 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (69 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (69 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (69 times)

Kawasaki Zrx1200r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	2	100%	7,305
2010	1	13	92%	7,811
2008	18	183	93%	25,438
2007	36	443	92%	18,024
2006	64	894	91%	22,169
2005	77	934	93%	22,728
2004	134	1,872	92%	29,630
2003	225	3,180	91%	29,930
2002	176	2,523	90%	28,521
2001	166	2,245	89%	30,802
2000	2	8	88%	18,938

Kawasaki Zrx1200r reliability FAQ

Across 900 Kawasaki Zrx1200r vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zrx1200r 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 noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zrx1200r in our data has covered around 27,941 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zrx1200r

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	7	71%
3	493	92%
4	674	91%
5	783	91%
6	774	90%
7	772	90%
8	753	89%
9	750	87%
10	706	90%
11	682	90%
12	644	92%
13	627	91%
14	599	90%
15	579	90%
16	554	90%
17	503	92%
18	462	94%
19	457	93%
20	427	91%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	7	71%
3	493	92%
4	674	91%
5	783	91%
6	774	90%
7	772	90%
8	753	89%
9	750	87%
10	706	90%
11	682	90%
12	644	92%
13	627	91%
14	599	90%
15	579	90%
16	554	90%
17	503	92%
18	462	94%
19	457	93%
20	427	91%