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2012 Kawasaki Zx — MOT History by Age

How cars manufactured in 2012 perform at MOT as they age

14 years
Current Age
96.2%
Latest Pass Rate
114
Total Tests (All Years)
14,805 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Best vintage for Zx

Compared to Average at Age 12

This car: 96.2%
Average: 54.3%

✅ 41.9% above average (13966 models compared)

How This Car Ages

Pass rate progression for the 2012 Kawasaki Zx as it ages.

9 yrs86.7%
11 yrs90.6%
12 yrs96.2%

Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 9 to 12 years

Fail Rate %
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AgePass RateTests
9 yrs86.7%30
11 yrs90.6%32
12 yrs96.2%52

Pass Rate Trend

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

Trend shows improving over 3 years

Pass Rate %
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BuiltPass RateTests
2024 (12 yrs)96.2%52
2023 (11 yrs)90.6%32
2021 (9 yrs)86.7%30

Year-by-Year MOT Results

2021
86.7%
Age (yrs) 9Tests 30Avg Mileage 12,197Top Failure Motorcycle tyres — 10.0%
2023
90.6%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 32Avg Mileage 14,805Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 6.3%
2024
96.2%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 52Avg Mileage 14,805Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 3.8%

Common MOT Failures

Top failure categories across all test years for 2012 Kawasaki Zx, with age trends.

Motorcycle tyres
8.2%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
6.7%
↓ Decreases with age
Motorcycle structure and attachments
6.7%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
3.3%
— Consistent
Motorcycle suspension
3.2%
— Consistent

How Failures Change With Age

Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.

CategoryAt YoungestAt OldestChangeTrend
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors10.0% (9 yrs)3.8% (12 yrs)
-6.2%
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Other Manufacture Years

Looking for the best year to buy? See the full comparison on the Kawasaki Zx page →

About This Data

This page shows how Kawasaki Zx cars manufactured in 2012 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2021 to 2024, covering 114 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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