MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1200r
3 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx1200r vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1200r has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,323 miles.
3
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
705
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1200r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1200r MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Steering20%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
Kawasaki Zx1200r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1200r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1200r MOT tests:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- rear tyre valve starting to perish (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front forks pitting (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1200r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 31,564 |
| 2006 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 18,556 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 82% | 19,849 |
Kawasaki Zx1200r reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zx1200r vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1200r MOT issues are:
Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1200r in our data has covered around
23,323 miles.
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