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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z1-f

2 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Z1-f vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1-f has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,204 miles.

2
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
478
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z1-f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1-f MOT tests:

  • Other90%
  • Steering20%

Kawasaki Z1-f pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Z1-f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1-f MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  2. Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  3. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  5. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  6. Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  7. Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  8. Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
  9. Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  10. Rear brake return spring not located correctly (1 times)

Kawasaki Z1-f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1976 1 4 75% 47,370

Kawasaki Z1-f reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Z1-f vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1-f MOT issues are: Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).

The typical Kawasaki Z1-f in our data has covered around 35,204 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z1-f

See how the Kawasaki Z1-f stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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