MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1b
133 vehicles · 648 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 133 Kawasaki Z1b vehicles and 648 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1b has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,416 miles.
133
Vehicles
648
MOT tests
635
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1b MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Steering17%
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Brakes12%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki Z1b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 100% |
| 2 | 7 | 100% |
| 3 | 9 | 89% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 11 | 100% |
| 11 | 10 | 100% |
| 12 | 12 | 83% |
| 13 | 9 | 100% |
| 14 | 10 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 100% |
| 16 | 14 | 100% |
| 17 | 12 | 92% |
| 18 | 13 | 92% |
| 19 | 8 | 100% |
| 20 | 8 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (133)
Most common Kawasaki Z1b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1b MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (7 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
Kawasaki Z1b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 26,123 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 32,558 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 31,105 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 15,041 |
| 2014 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 10,115 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 80% | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 20 | 90% | 17,608 |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 12,643 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 373 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,663 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 11,393 |
| 2003 | 2 | 14 | 100% | 22,680 |
| 2000 | 3 | 13 | 92% | 20,727 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 36,572 |
| 1998 | 5 | 48 | 96% | 31,663 |
| 1996 | 4 | 18 | 89% | 36,688 |
| 1995 | 4 | 17 | 88% | 25,827 |
| 1994 | 2 | 15 | 100% | 40,015 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,064 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 34,482 |
| 1991 | 3 | 15 | 100% | 59,869 |
| 1989 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 16,216 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,868 |
| 1978 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 31,380 |
| 1976 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 10,060 |
| 1975 | 75 | 385 | 91% | 26,854 |
| 1974 | 7 | 26 | 96% | 26,360 |
| 1973 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 2,234 |
Kawasaki Z1b reliability FAQ
Across 133 Kawasaki Z1b vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1b MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Headlamp aim too low (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Z1b in our data has covered around
26,416 miles.
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