Kawasaki ZX1200-
Real ownership data from 50 UK ZX1200- motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZX1200- problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 8.9% |
| Other | major | 6.5% |
| Brakes | major | 6.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3% |
| Suspension | major | 2.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 0.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
ZX1200- mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 16 | 11,750 mi | 1,204 | 84.85% |
| 2001 | 22 | 16,044 mi | 792 | 83.33% |
ZX1200- questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZX1200-?
Across 50 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13% of all recorded faults), tyres (8.9% of all recorded faults), other (6.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZX1200-?
The median Kawasaki ZX1200- in the UK has covered 17,708 miles, and typically rides about 969 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,162 and 25,149 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZX1200- reliable?
86.67% of Kawasaki ZX1200- MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.68 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 50 Kawasaki ZX1200- motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.