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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z 200

4 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Kawasaki Z 200 vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 200 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,146 miles.

4
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
246
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z 200 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 200 MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Brakes8%

Kawasaki Z 200 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Kawasaki Z 200 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 200 MOT tests:

  1. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  2. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  3. Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  4. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  7. Daytime use only (1 times)
  8. Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  9. Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  10. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  11. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  12. front tyre starting to perish in tread area (1 times)
  13. rear tyre starting to perish in tread area (1 times)
  14. Rear suspension slightly stiff (1 times)
  15. Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect suspension stiff and sticks in downward position (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z 200 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 1 12 92% 16,804
1981 2 12 83% 22,376
1978 1 4 75% 27,029

Kawasaki Z 200 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Kawasaki Z 200 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 200 MOT issues are: Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a).

The typical Kawasaki Z 200 in our data has covered around 22,146 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z 200

See how the Kawasaki Z 200 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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