Kawasaki ZX1200-B1H
Real ownership data from 79 UK ZX1200-B1H motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZX1200-B1H problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 10.7% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Other | fail | 2.7% |
| Brakes | major | 2.7% |
| Suspension | major | 0.9% |
| Wheels | fail | 0.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
ZX1200-B1H 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | 12,280 mi | 826 | 90% |
| 2003 | 8 | 17,917 mi | 387 | 100% |
| 2002 | 60 | 17,712 mi | 894 | 92.9% |
ZX1200-B1H questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZX1200-B1H?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (10.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7.1% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (4.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZX1200-B1H?
The median Kawasaki ZX1200-B1H in the UK has covered 18,029 miles, and typically rides about 894 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,158 and 23,231 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZX1200-B1H reliable?
92.4% of Kawasaki ZX1200-B1H MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.43 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Kawasaki ZX1200-B1H motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.