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2012 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2012 perform at MOT as they age

14 years
Current Age
94.1%
Latest Pass Rate
324
Total Tests (All Years)
22,890 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Best vintage for Zg 1400 Cbf

Compared to Average at Age 12

This car: 94.1%
Average: 54.3%

✅ 39.8% above average (13966 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2012 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf as it ages.

3 yrs87.2%
4 yrs89.4%
5 yrs90.9%
6 yrs93.3%
7 yrs90.6%
9 yrs94.9%
11 yrs88.2%
12 yrs94.1%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 3 to 12 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
3 yrs87.2%47
4 yrs89.4%47
5 yrs90.9%44
6 yrs93.3%30
7 yrs90.6%32
9 yrs94.9%39
11 yrs88.2%34
12 yrs94.1%51

Pass Rate Trend

How the 2012 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.

Trend shows stable over 8 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2024 (12 yrs)94.1%51
2023 (11 yrs)88.2%34
2021 (9 yrs)94.9%39
2019 (7 yrs)90.6%32
2018 (6 yrs)93.3%30
2017 (5 yrs)90.9%44
2016 (4 yrs)89.4%47
2015 (3 yrs)87.2%47

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2015
87.2%
Age (yrs) 3Tests 47Avg Mileage 10,007Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 8.5%
2016
89.4%
Age (yrs) 4Tests 47Avg Mileage 13,001Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 12.8%
2017
90.9%
Age (yrs) 5Tests 44Avg Mileage 15,321Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 4.5%
2018
93.3%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 30Avg Mileage 19,552Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 10.0%
2019
90.6%
Age (yrs) 7Tests 32Avg Mileage 16,718Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 3.1%
2021
94.9%
Age (yrs) 9Tests 39Avg Mileage 19,934Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 7.7%
2023
88.2%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 34Avg Mileage 22,689Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 11.8%
2024
94.1%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 51Avg Mileage 22,890Top Failure Motorcycle brakes — 3.9%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2012 Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf, with age trends.

Motorcycle brakes
6.4%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
5.5%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
5.0%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle tyres and wheels
5.0%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering and suspension
4.4%
— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle brakes8.5% (3 yrs)3.9% (12 yrs)
-4.6%
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Other Manufacture Years

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About This Data

This page shows how Kawasaki Zg 1400 Cbf cars manufactured in 2012 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2015 to 2024, covering 324 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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