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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z 1100-r1

349 vehicles · 63 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 349 Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 vehicles and 63 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,760 miles.

349
Vehicles
63
MOT tests
241
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 MOT tests:

  • Other77%
  • Brakes18%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Steering5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (347), Diesel (1), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 MOT tests:

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
  4. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  6. Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  7. Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  12. Front tyre 29 years old & cracking on sidewall (1 times)
  13. Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  14. Rear tyre 25 years old (1 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 2 11 82% 16,146
1985 8 36 89% 25,129
1984 3 14 93% 41,741

Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 reliability FAQ

Across 349 Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Z 1100-r1 in our data has covered around 27,760 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z 1100-r1

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