MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zephr
3 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zephr vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zephr has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,123 miles.
3
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
650
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zephr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zephr MOT tests:
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Other65%
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Steering18%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Body & structure6%
Kawasaki Zephr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zephr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zephr MOT tests:
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zephr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 16,233 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 32,759 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 53,377 |
Kawasaki Zephr reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zephr vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zephr MOT issues are:
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b).
The typical Kawasaki Zephr in our data has covered around
34,123 miles.
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