MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx-12r

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx-12r reliable?

Across 2,959 Kawasaki Zx-12r vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zx-12r?

The typical Kawasaki Zx-12r in our data has covered around 29,455 miles.

2,959 vehicles · 38,102 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,959 Kawasaki Zx-12r vehicles and 38,102 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx-12r has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,455 miles.

2,959

Vehicles

38,102

MOT tests

1,410

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx-12r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx-12r MOT tests:

Other72%
Brakes13%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Steering6%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure3%

Kawasaki Zx-12r pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx-12r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	100%
2	19	74%
3	1,034	92%
4	1,664	91%
5	2,116	90%
6	2,625	89%
7	2,592	88%
8	2,511	87%
9	2,446	87%
10	2,280	87%
11	2,204	86%
12	2,122	86%
13	2,031	87%
14	1,869	88%
15	1,776	87%
16	1,654	87%
17	1,564	87%
18	1,370	87%
19	1,282	89%
20	1,166	87%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,959)

Most common Kawasaki Zx-12r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx-12r MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,455 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1,316 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (954 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (593 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (574 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (423 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (398 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (375 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (359 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (344 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (336 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (314 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (275 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (272 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (224 times)

Kawasaki Zx-12r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2017	1	12	58%	65,126
2009	1	3	33%	21,381
2008	2	23	91%	22,360
2007	10	107	93%	20,726
2006	58	626	89%	24,018
2005	139	1,839	90%	29,475
2004	423	5,517	89%	28,863
2003	413	5,688	88%	30,748
2002	687	9,192	88%	30,554
2001	532	6,560	87%	27,545
2000	693	8,535	86%	30,007

Kawasaki Zx-12r reliability FAQ

Across 2,959 Kawasaki Zx-12r vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx-12r 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 Zx-12r in our data has covered around 29,455 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx-12r

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