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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z1100-a3

172 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 172 Kawasaki Z1100-a3 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1100-a3 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,348 miles.

172
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
584
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z1100-a3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1100-a3 MOT tests:

  • Other57%
  • Steering17%
  • Brakes17%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%

Kawasaki Z1100-a3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (171), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Z1100-a3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1100-a3 MOT tests:

  1. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  4. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  6. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  8. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  11. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  12. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
  13. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z1100-a3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 3 9 78% 30,174
1984 4 14 86% 37,445

Kawasaki Z1100-a3 reliability FAQ

Across 172 Kawasaki Z1100-a3 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1100-a3 MOT issues are: Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Z1100-a3 in our data has covered around 36,348 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z1100-a3

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