MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h reliable?

Across 268 Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

268 vehicles · 2,831 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 268 Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h vehicles and 2,831 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,008 miles.

268

Vehicles

2,831

MOT tests

1,788

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h MOT tests:

Other64%
Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
Brakes13%
Steering8%
Lamps & electrical5%
Body & structure5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	1	100%
3	112	95%
4	178	93%
5	193	88%
6	188	89%
7	186	86%
8	173	87%
9	157	89%
10	154	87%
11	138	92%
12	159	82%
13	150	83%
14	135	88%
15	120	92%
16	115	91%
17	112	82%
18	98	86%
19	103	86%
20	105	85%

Fuel types: Petrol (266), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (92 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (89 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (79 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (43 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (36 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (33 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (31 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (30 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (28 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (27 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (27 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (27 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (24 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (23 times)

Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	1	3	67%	15,068
2005	7	108	84%	30,190
2004	46	630	86%	31,253
2003	49	605	91%	30,586
2002	107	1,475	87%	31,284

Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h reliability FAQ

Across 268 Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zx1200-c1h in our data has covered around 31,008 miles.

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