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MOT reliability

Kawasaki 1100r

2 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki 1100r vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 1100r has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,592 miles.

2
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
289
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki 1100r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 1100r MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Steering22%
  • Brakes22%

Kawasaki 1100r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
1210%
131100%
1510%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki 1100r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 1100r MOT tests:

  1. Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
  2. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  3. Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a) (1 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  5. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
  6. front & rear brake discs wearing (1 times)
  7. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
  8. wheel align just in (1 times)
  9. Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
  10. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  12. slight run out on front brake (1 times)

Kawasaki 1100r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 4 50% 39,422
1981 1 4 100% 21,763

Kawasaki 1100r reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki 1100r vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 1100r MOT issues are: Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6); Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a).

The typical Kawasaki 1100r in our data has covered around 30,592 miles.

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