MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1f
47 vehicles · 210 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 47 Kawasaki Z1f vehicles and 210 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1f has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,434 miles.
47
Vehicles
210
MOT tests
394
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1f MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering14%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Visibility1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Z1f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 80% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 6 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (47)
Most common Kawasaki Z1f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1f MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- front tyre has small cut (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- advise lamp type,beam bender fitted! (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 36,914 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 8,465 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 3,171 |
| 2012 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 14,217 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 72,472 |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 14,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 50,295 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 24,676 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,405 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 14,792 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 35,186 |
| 1991 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 73,745 |
| 1987 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 32,210 |
| 1976 | 13 | 69 | 91% | 37,147 |
| 1975 | 7 | 16 | 94% | 18,137 |
| 1974 | 3 | 19 | 100% | 30,951 |
| 1973 | 4 | 10 | 100% | 19,842 |
| 1972 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 41,721 |
Kawasaki Z1f reliability FAQ
Across 47 Kawasaki Z1f vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1f MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z1f in our data has covered around
30,434 miles.
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