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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h

21 vehicles · 181 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 21 Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h vehicles and 181 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,846 miles.

21
Vehicles
181
MOT tests
3,188
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h MOT tests:

  • Other58%
  • Brakes13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering4%

Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
312100%
41587%
512100%
613100%
71292%
81292%
91392%
107100%
111377%
1210100%
13888%
14888%
156100%
166100%
174100%
18989%
194100%
20683%

Fuel types: Petrol (21)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (12 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  6. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  9. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (2 times)
  12. Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (2 times)
  13. Front position lamp not working (2 times)
  14. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  15. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 1 16 94% 9,766
2004 13 165 93% 32,468

Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h reliability FAQ

Across 21 Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h in our data has covered around 30,846 miles.

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