MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z800 abs
2 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z800 abs vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z800 abs has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,595 miles.
2
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
3,862
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z800 abs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z800 abs MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Seatbelts & equipment25%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure5%
Kawasaki Z800 abs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z800 abs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z800 abs MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z800 abs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 16,987 |
| 2013 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 46,204 |
Kawasaki Z800 abs reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z800 abs vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z800 abs MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m); Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m).
The typical Kawasaki Z800 abs in our data has covered around
31,595 miles.
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