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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z-1

2 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Z-1 vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z-1 has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,556 miles.

2
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
200
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z-1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z-1 MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Lamps & electrical20%
  • Steering20%

Kawasaki Z-1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Z-1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z-1 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  2. Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
  3. Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) (1 times)
  4. Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
  5. Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
  6. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  7. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z-1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1978 1 7 57% 3,042
1973 1 1 100% 24,071

Kawasaki Z-1 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Z-1 vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z-1 MOT issues are: Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b); Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j); Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4).

The typical Kawasaki Z-1 in our data has covered around 13,556 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z-1

See how the Kawasaki Z-1 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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