MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z13
2 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z13 vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z13 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,033 miles.
2
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
4
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z13 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z13 MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering8%
Kawasaki Z13 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z13 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z13 MOT tests:
- Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
- Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z13 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 37,329 |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 28,738 |
Kawasaki Z13 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z13 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z13 MOT issues are:
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a); Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b); Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a).
The typical Kawasaki Z13 in our data has covered around
33,033 miles.
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