MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z100
9 vehicles · 87 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Kawasaki Z100 vehicles and 87 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z100 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,135 miles.
9
Vehicles
87
MOT tests
2,265
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z100 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z100 MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Brakes13%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Z100 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Z100 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z100 MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b) (3 times)
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z100 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 39,706 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 68% | 19,797 |
| 1998 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 30,422 |
| 1981 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 44,974 |
| 1979 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 59,698 |
| 1978 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 65,099 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,122 |
Kawasaki Z100 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Kawasaki Z100 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z100 MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z100 in our data has covered around
39,135 miles.
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