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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zzr 1200

2 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Zzr 1200 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zzr 1200 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 129,984 miles.

2
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
1,314
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zzr 1200 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zzr 1200 MOT tests:

  • Other52%
  • Body & structure33%
  • Identification & plates10%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Steering5%
  • Brakes5%

Kawasaki Zzr 1200 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3250%
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
81100%
91100%
101100%
11250%
121100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
172100%
182100%
192100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zzr 1200 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zzr 1200 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  11. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  12. Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) (1 times)
  13. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zzr 1200 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 1 20 90% 196,955
1990 1 13 77% 63,014

Kawasaki Zzr 1200 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Zzr 1200 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 Zzr 1200 MOT issues are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zzr 1200 in our data has covered around 129,984 miles.

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