Kawasaki Z1r

Based on 58 Kawasaki Z1r vehicles and 298 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1r has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,915 miles.

Kawasaki Z1r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1r MOT tests:

• Other128%
• Brakes15%
• Steering9%
• Lamps & electrical7%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
• Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kawasaki Z1r pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (58)

Most common Kawasaki Z1r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1r MOT tests:

1. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (6 times)
2. Chain guard missing (4 times)
3. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
7. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
8. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
9. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
11. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
12. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
13. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (3 times)
14. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
15. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)

Kawasaki Z1r pass rate by registration year

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