MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1100r
2 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z1100r vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1100r has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,544 miles.
2
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
2,664
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1100r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1100r MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Brakes21%
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Seatbelts & equipment21%
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Steering16%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Z1100r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z1100r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1100r MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (11 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (2 times)
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Z1100r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 53,145 |
| 1981 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 71,943 |
Kawasaki Z1100r reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z1100r vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1100r MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z1100r in our data has covered around
62,544 miles.
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