Kawasaki ZX1200-A1 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 to 2000 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 12 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 8.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2001: 3; 2002: 4; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 879682 · 2001-02-02 (February 2, 2001)
FUEL TANK HAS A HAIR LINE CRACK, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK THROUGH. RECALL OOV36200 WAS PERFORMED. BUT, THERE IS STILL EVIDENCE OF A LEAK IN FUEL TANK. DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY IT. CONSUMER IS DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 879682 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
2000: 3
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12 | 3 | Not available |