MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zephur
4 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zephur vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zephur has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,879 miles.
4
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
814
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zephur problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zephur MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Steering12%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
Kawasaki Zephur pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 6 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zephur MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zephur MOT tests:
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- clutch lever pivot worn (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
- Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zephur pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 37,640 |
| 1994 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 20,681 |
| 1992 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 36,736 |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 36,461 |
Kawasaki Zephur reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zephur vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zephur MOT issues are:
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zephur in our data has covered around
32,879 miles.
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