MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1a
87 vehicles · 453 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 87 Kawasaki Z1a vehicles and 453 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1a has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,855 miles.
87
Vehicles
453
MOT tests
902
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1a MOT tests:
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Other110%
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Steering18%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Z1a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 100% |
| 10 | 9 | 89% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 18 | 83% |
| 15 | 13 | 85% |
| 16 | 10 | 90% |
| 17 | 14 | 93% |
| 18 | 13 | 92% |
| 19 | 11 | 91% |
| 20 | 16 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (87)
Most common Kawasaki Z1a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1a MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
Kawasaki Z1a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 8,107 |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 | 80% | 9,992 |
| 2016 | 5 | 12 | 92% | 17,766 |
| 2015 | 2 | 16 | 100% | 24,675 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 3,820 |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 36,318 |
| 2007 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 34,890 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 43,813 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 4,962 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 23,901 |
| 1997 | 4 | 27 | 89% | 16,186 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 42,706 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 31,001 |
| 1994 | 3 | 9 | 100% | 22,856 |
| 1993 | 4 | 41 | 98% | 46,817 |
| 1992 | 6 | 63 | 89% | 29,466 |
| 1991 | 4 | 19 | 95% | 32,001 |
| 1990 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 33,083 |
| 1989 | 2 | 17 | 100% | 24,390 |
| 1978 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 43,774 |
| 1976 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 24,884 |
| 1975 | 7 | 54 | 93% | 23,548 |
| 1974 | 26 | 102 | 87% | 29,768 |
| 1973 | 4 | 15 | 73% | 29,149 |
Kawasaki Z1a reliability FAQ
Across 87 Kawasaki Z1a vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1a MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Z1a in our data has covered around
26,855 miles.
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