MOT Check for KAWASAKI ZX-12Rs

The KAWASAKI ZX-12R makes up 32,733 of the overall 1,621,816 KAWASAKI MOT test results. Select your ZX-12R model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Registration plate issues Occurs:465 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:23 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:21 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:170 times
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:63 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:12 times
Front position lamp incorrect colour  Occurs:20 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:19 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:16 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:16 times
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:11 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:53 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:25 times
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:19 times
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on  Occurs:56 times
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:12 times
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:50 times
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort  Occurs:21 times
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:36 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:35 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:35 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:19 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:35 times
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:13 times
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