MOT Check for KAWASAKI ZX-12Rs

The KAWASAKI ZX-12R makes up 30,658 of the overall 1,452,461 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:
Drive chain excessively loose  Occurs:72 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing  Occurs:271 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:13 times
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:14 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:68 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:12 times
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:44 times
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:14 times
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute  Occurs:25 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:68 times
Front position lamp incorrect colour  Occurs:20 times
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy  Occurs:17 times
Horn not working  Occurs:61 times
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel  Occurs:34 times
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:49 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:13 times
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:18 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:21 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised  Occurs:68 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:15 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:23 times
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:26 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:52 times
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock  Occurs:13 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:22 times
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