Kawasaki Zrx1200R
MotorcycleFrom 465 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| indicator switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| brake fluid below minimum mark | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 96.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zrx1200Rs tested had between 15,694 and 37,912 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,076 median miles, the Zrx1200R has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Zrx1200R MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zrx1200R has a 94.8% MOT pass rate based on 465 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zrx1200R?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zrx1200R is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Zrx1200R at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zrx1200R is 27,076 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,694 and 37,912 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.