MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 1300
12 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Kawasaki Z 1300 vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 1300 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,042 miles.
12
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
462
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 1300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 1300 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Kawasaki Z 1300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Kawasaki Z 1300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 1300 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Central Rear Rear brake lever has a lot of travel to work (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) (1 times)
- Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
- Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z 1300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 46,180 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 47,448 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 5,366 |
| 1984 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 7,332 |
| 1982 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 36,496 |
| 1981 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 13,355 |
| 1980 | 3 | 14 | 100% | 38,057 |
| 1979 | 3 | 14 | 79% | 46,052 |
Kawasaki Z 1300 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Kawasaki Z 1300 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 1300 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Z 1300 in our data has covered around
34,042 miles.
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