Kawasaki ZX1200-A1
Real ownership data from 339 UK ZX1200-A1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZX1200-A1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 6% |
| Other | fail | 5.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 3.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
ZX1200-A1 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 | 38 | 14,042 mi | 1,644 | 83.67% |
| 2001 | 119 | 19,114 mi | 1,174 | 86.35% |
| 2000 | 180 | 21,082 mi | 854 | 88.52% |
ZX1200-A1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZX1200-A1?
Across 339 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults), tyres (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZX1200-A1?
The median Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 in the UK has covered 20,909 miles, and typically rides about 1,030 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,360 and 27,518 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 reliable?
87.14% of Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.54 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 339 Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.