MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx12
15 vehicles · 195 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Kawasaki Zx12 vehicles and 195 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx12 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,744 miles.
15
Vehicles
195
MOT tests
1,286
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx12 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx12 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Brakes14%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering3%
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Identification & plates2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Zx12 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 67% |
| 4 | 13 | 85% |
| 5 | 19 | 74% |
| 6 | 16 | 81% |
| 7 | 15 | 87% |
| 8 | 12 | 92% |
| 9 | 14 | 79% |
| 10 | 10 | 90% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 10 | 100% |
| 13 | 9 | 78% |
| 14 | 11 | 73% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 7 | 100% |
| 18 | 9 | 78% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 5 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Kawasaki Zx12 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx12 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- exhaust fitted with baffel at time of test,flasher relay fitted ,correct number plate fitted at time of test (2 times)
- hole in mudguard which is secure (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx12 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 19 | 84% | 10,773 |
| 2005 | 4 | 50 | 86% | 21,373 |
| 2004 | 5 | 77 | 83% | 28,078 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 85% | 44,818 |
| 2001 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 35,250 |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 | 64% | — |
Kawasaki Zx12 reliability FAQ
Across 15 Kawasaki Zx12 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx12 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Zx12 in our data has covered around
25,744 miles.
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