MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zepher

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zepher reliable?

Across 66 Kawasaki Zepher vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zepher?

The typical Kawasaki Zepher in our data has covered around 32,992 miles.

66 vehicles · 598 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 66 Kawasaki Zepher vehicles and 598 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zepher has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,992 miles.

Vehicles

598

MOT tests

962

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zepher problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zepher MOT tests:

Other84%
Brakes9%
Steering9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure4%
Identification & plates0%
Seatbelts & equipment0%

Kawasaki Zepher pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zepher's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
4	2	50%
5	4	100%
6	5	60%
7	3	100%
8	4	100%
9	8	62%
10	9	78%
11	14	79%
12	15	87%
13	18	89%
14	31	77%
15	47	79%
16	44	77%
17	43	72%
18	36	78%
19	38	76%
20	42	74%

Fuel types: Petrol (65), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zepher MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (15 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (14 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (8 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (8 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (8 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (7 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (7 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)

Kawasaki Zepher pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2014	1	7	57%	48,641
2005	1	5	100%	45,549
2002	2	23	74%	37,229
2001	1	4	75%	—
1999	2	15	87%	10,709
1998	1	12	92%	41,405
1997	1	14	86%	17,599
1996	6	73	74%	21,524
1995	13	133	80%	49,892
1994	2	15	87%	18,225
1993	4	25	84%	18,573
1992	14	123	83%	26,210
1991	15	118	81%	33,503
1990	1	23	65%	27,000

Kawasaki Zepher reliability FAQ

Across 66 Kawasaki Zepher vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zepher MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zepher in our data has covered around 32,992 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zepher

See how the Kawasaki Zepher stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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