MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h reliable?

Across 97 Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

97 vehicles · 1,018 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 97 Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h vehicles and 1,018 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,591 miles.

Vehicles

1,018

MOT tests

1,793

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h MOT tests:

Other67%
Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
Steering11%
Brakes9%
Lamps & electrical5%
Body & structure4%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	60	97%
4	65	88%
5	61	90%
6	59	83%
7	59	86%
8	58	88%
9	56	89%
10	58	91%
11	48	94%
12	57	89%
13	63	83%
14	54	83%
15	55	80%
16	51	84%
17	34	85%
18	39	87%
19	31	94%
20	37	89%

Fuel types: Petrol (95), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (28 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (26 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (18 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (18 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (9 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (8 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (7 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	2	33	94%	15,474
2005	10	135	81%	33,398
2004	17	226	91%	30,735
2003	43	600	88%	28,728
2002	1	5	100%	27,495

Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h reliability FAQ

Across 97 Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1200 c2h in our data has covered around 29,591 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	60	97%
4	65	88%
5	61	90%
6	59	83%
7	59	86%
8	58	88%
9	56	89%
10	58	91%
11	48	94%
12	57	89%
13	63	83%
14	54	83%
15	55	80%
16	51	84%
17	34	85%
18	39	87%
19	31	94%
20	37	89%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	60	97%
4	65	88%
5	61	90%
6	59	83%
7	59	86%
8	58	88%
9	56	89%
10	58	91%
11	48	94%
12	57	89%
13	63	83%
14	54	83%
15	55	80%
16	51	84%
17	34	85%
18	39	87%
19	31	94%
20	37	89%