MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1200
7 vehicles · 101 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zx1200 vehicles and 101 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1200 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,414 miles.
7
Vehicles
101
MOT tests
1,888
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1200 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Body & structure10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates3%
Kawasaki Zx1200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 9 | 89% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1200 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 40 | 98% | 15,549 |
| 2005 | 3 | 57 | 86% | 28,488 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 38,790 |
Kawasaki Zx1200 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zx1200 vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1200 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)); Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1200 in our data has covered around
24,414 miles.
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