MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1200-a
7 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zx1200-a vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1200-a has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,354 miles.
7
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
2,252
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1200-a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1200-a MOT tests:
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Other125%
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Seatbelts & equipment38%
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Brakes38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering12%
Kawasaki Zx1200-a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 8 | 62% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1200-a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1200-a MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1200-a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 20,775 |
| 2001 | 3 | 13 | 77% | 24,899 |
| 2000 | 2 | 11 | 64% | 16,616 |
Kawasaki Zx1200-a reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zx1200-a vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1200-a MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Chain guard missing; Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1200-a in our data has covered around
21,354 miles.
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