KAWASAKI ZX 1200 C2H

1164cc Petrol Class 2

#1910 of 5426 overall #222 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1155 of 2787 other bikes

87.0%

first-time pass rate

7.4%

failed outright

18,418

median miles at test

808

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2023

The ZX 1200 C2H's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (94.6% → 93.8%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZX 1200 C2H's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZX 1200 C2H passes first time 95.1% of the time; by 40k that's 80.4%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a ZX 1200 C2H

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
tyres and wheels	24	23.3	1.3×
brakes	22	21.4	0.5×
steering and suspension	17	16.5	0.5×
lamps and reflectors	10	9.7	0.6×
lighting and signalling	9	8.7	0.2×
structure and attachments	5	4.9	0.5×
tyres	5	4.9	0.7×
drive system	4	3.9	0.5×
steering	4	3.9	0.9×
suspension	3	2.9	0.5×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the ZX 1200 C2H beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ZX 1200 C2H.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2004 (89.0% pass). Weakest: 2005 (83.7%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

KAWASAKI ZX 1200 C2H FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZX 1200 C2H reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZX 1200 C2H is more reliable than average for its class: 87.0% of its 808 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1910 of 5426 models.

What does a ZX 1200 C2H fail its MOT on most?

tyres and wheels — 23% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 1200 C2H tests.

What is the best year of ZX 1200 C2H to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2004-registered examples do best (89.0%) and 2005 worst (83.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZX 1200 C2H last?

The median ZX 1200 C2H shows 18,418 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 80.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.