MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1100
375 vehicles · 2,261 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 375 Kawasaki Z1100 vehicles and 2,261 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1100 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,858 miles.
375
Vehicles
2,261
MOT tests
758
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1100 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1100 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Brakes13%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Z1100 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 88% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 8 | 100% |
| 15 | 13 | 85% |
| 16 | 10 | 90% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 8 | 100% |
| 20 | 13 | 85% |
Fuel types: Petrol (375)
Most common Kawasaki Z1100 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1100 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (56 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (46 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (41 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (30 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (24 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (23 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (20 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (18 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (17 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (17 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (17 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (16 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (16 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (15 times)
Kawasaki Z1100 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 57,848 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,031 |
| 1999 | 4 | 18 | 83% | 15,034 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 26,407 |
| 1997 | 3 | 10 | 100% | 19,820 |
| 1996 | 4 | 28 | 89% | 44,173 |
| 1995 | 1 | 20 | 100% | 53,151 |
| 1994 | 1 | 21 | 100% | 37,775 |
| 1992 | 4 | 13 | 77% | 35,257 |
| 1990 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 56,483 |
| 1989 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 196 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 1987 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 68,756 |
| 1986 | 2 | 18 | 78% | 48,070 |
| 1985 | 24 | 183 | 85% | 29,616 |
| 1984 | 53 | 342 | 85% | 34,519 |
| 1983 | 82 | 524 | 85% | 43,743 |
| 1982 | 117 | 622 | 86% | 34,504 |
| 1981 | 58 | 343 | 86% | 40,815 |
| 1980 | 5 | 29 | 79% | 36,721 |
| 1979 | 4 | 7 | 71% | 18,090 |
| 1978 | 2 | 12 | 100% | 12,141 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 40,102 |
| 1976 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 7,250 |
| 1973 | 1 | 7 | 86% | — |
Kawasaki Z1100 reliability FAQ
Across 375 Kawasaki Z1100 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1100 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Z1100 in our data has covered around
36,858 miles.
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