Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H
Real ownership data from 267 UK ZX1200-C1H motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZX1200-C1H problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | major | 11.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.7% |
| Other | fail | 7.6% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 7.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 6.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 5.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.8% |
| Electrical | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
ZX1200-C1H mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | 31,699 mi | 2,230 | 82.47% |
| 2004 | 59 | 24,360 mi | 1,312 | 84.92% |
| 2003 | 56 | 24,879 mi | 1,368 | 89.78% |
| 2002 | 139 | 26,644 mi | 1,305 | 86.42% |
ZX1200-C1H questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H?
Across 267 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (11.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.7% of all recorded faults), other (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H?
The median Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H in the UK has covered 26,215 miles, and typically rides about 1,322 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,783 and 37,674 miles.
Is the Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H reliable?
86.65% of Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.16 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 267 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.