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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z chop

1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Z chop vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z chop has an overall 78% pass rate.

1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z chop problem areas

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

  • Other55%
  • Steering18%
  • Seatbelts & equipment18%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%

Kawasaki Z chop pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Z chop MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  3. Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  5. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  7. Front mudguard missing (1 times)
  8. Rear rear exhaust noisey (1 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z chop pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 1 9 78% —

Kawasaki Z chop reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Z chop vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z chop MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c).

Compare the Kawasaki Z chop

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

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