Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Z1100: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Kawasaki Z1100
86%
MOT pass rate · 375 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Z1100 (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Z1100 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 36,858 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 375 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Kawasaki Z1100
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Z1100 (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki Z1100 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.