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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:

  • Other42%
  • Brakes21%
  • Seatbelts & equipment21%
  • Steering16%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%

Kawasaki Z1100r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
181100%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Z1100r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1100r MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (11 times)
  2. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  4. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  5. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (2 times)
  6. Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  8. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  9. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  10. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  12. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  13. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  14. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  15. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Z1100r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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