MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z-1 classic
2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z-1 classic vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z-1 classic has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,595 miles.
2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
678
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z-1 classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z-1 classic MOT tests:
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Other160%
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Brakes40%
Kawasaki Z-1 classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 33% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z-1 classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z-1 classic MOT tests:
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1) (1 times)
- Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Centre Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Horn control defective (1.7.2a) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z-1 classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 33,548 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,643 |
Kawasaki Z-1 classic reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z-1 classic vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z-1 classic MOT issues are:
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1); Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a).
The typical Kawasaki Z-1 classic in our data has covered around
22,595 miles.
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