MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx12r

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx12r reliable?

Across 74 Kawasaki Zx12r vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zx12r?

The typical Kawasaki Zx12r in our data has covered around 26,331 miles.

74 vehicles · 811 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 74 Kawasaki Zx12r vehicles and 811 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx12r has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,331 miles.

Vehicles

811

MOT tests

1,332

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx12r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx12r MOT tests:

Other63%
Brakes19%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Lamps & electrical8%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Steering5%
Body & structure3%

Kawasaki Zx12r pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx12r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	2	50%
3	45	82%
4	50	84%
5	64	86%
6	55	87%
7	55	84%
8	47	87%
9	46	87%
10	47	85%
11	42	93%
12	38	87%
13	40	78%
14	36	78%
15	26	85%
16	28	89%
17	32	81%
18	26	77%
19	38	82%
20	26	85%

Fuel types: Petrol (72), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx12r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx12r MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (25 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (25 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (25 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (24 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (23 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (16 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (13 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (7 times)

Kawasaki Zx12r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	1	16	69%	77,540
2005	11	125	86%	20,572
2004	14	209	84%	26,270
2003	9	143	84%	25,434
2002	18	166	87%	22,970
2001	11	89	89%	33,433
2000	7	47	81%	20,658

Kawasaki Zx12r reliability FAQ

Across 74 Kawasaki Zx12r vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx12r MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zx12r in our data has covered around 26,331 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx12r

See how the Kawasaki Zx12r stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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