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:
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Other58%
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Brakes13%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering4%
Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 12 | 100% |
| 4 | 15 | 87% |
| 5 | 12 | 100% |
| 6 | 13 | 100% |
| 7 | 12 | 92% |
| 8 | 12 | 92% |
| 9 | 13 | 92% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 13 | 77% |
| 12 | 10 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 8 | 88% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 9 | 89% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 83% |
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:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (12 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (2 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front position lamp not working (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx 1200 b3h pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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