Kawasaki Zx1200 C1h (2002)
2002 Kawasaki Zx1200 C1h
CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2002 Kawasaki Zx1200 C1h. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Kawasaki ZX1200-C1H has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68.6%, which is 11 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful red flag for reliability. With 16.6% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, there's a genuine safety concern worth investigating on any example you're considering.
At nearly 22,000 miles on average, these bikes are running lower mileage than you'd expect for 20-year-old machines, yet they still average 1.25 failures per test and 5.2 advisories, suggesting wear and neglect are common issues. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and brake systems, where advisory clusters typically emerge on aging sports bikes.
What to check before buying a 2002 Kawasaki Zx1200 C1h
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 136 | 68.4% | 1.26 |
| Other (2%) | 3 | 77.8% | 0.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Kawasaki Zx1200 C1h vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Kawasaki Zx1200 C1h vehicles fall between 13,943 and 27,787 miles.
2002 Kawasaki Zx1200 C1h — Still on the Road
38 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Kawasaki Zx1200 C1h
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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51.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.6%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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19.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.7%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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17%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
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15.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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