MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z200
299 vehicles · 1,481 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 299 Kawasaki Z200 vehicles and 1,481 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z200 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,738 miles.
299
Vehicles
1,481
MOT tests
527
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z200 MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Steering14%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance0%
Kawasaki Z200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (299)
Most common Kawasaki Z200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z200 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (44 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (38 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (34 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (31 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (26 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (24 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (18 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (17 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (17 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (15 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (15 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (14 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (14 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (14 times)
Kawasaki Z200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 11,691 |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 19,012 |
| 1986 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 4,860 |
| 1984 | 3 | 17 | 71% | 26,234 |
| 1983 | 18 | 118 | 83% | 29,975 |
| 1982 | 20 | 98 | 77% | 28,158 |
| 1981 | 60 | 278 | 82% | 25,297 |
| 1980 | 76 | 420 | 85% | 22,009 |
| 1979 | 59 | 249 | 84% | 20,451 |
| 1978 | 30 | 123 | 88% | 24,858 |
| 1977 | 30 | 148 | 78% | 24,730 |
Kawasaki Z200 reliability FAQ
Across 299 Kawasaki Z200 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z200 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z200 in our data has covered around
23,738 miles.
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