MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1200-a2
43 vehicles · 144 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 43 Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 vehicles and 144 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,268 miles.
43
Vehicles
144
MOT tests
1,568
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Brakes15%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure3%
Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 15 | 80% |
| 5 | 18 | 89% |
| 6 | 18 | 83% |
| 7 | 13 | 77% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 8 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (42), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- headlamp mask fitted (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 20 | 85% | 24,863 |
| 2004 | 2 | 26 | 88% | 17,460 |
| 2002 | 9 | 35 | 83% | 18,883 |
| 2001 | 11 | 55 | 84% | 21,476 |
Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 reliability FAQ
Across 43 Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1200-a2 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 Zx1200-a2 in our data has covered around
20,268 miles.
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