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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zephyr1100

2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Zephyr1100 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zephyr1100 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,075 miles.

2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
220
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zephyr1100 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zephyr1100 MOT tests:

  • Brakes30%
  • Other18%
  • Seatbelts & equipment15%
  • Lamps & electrical15%
  • Steering10%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%

Kawasaki Zephyr1100 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
111100%
121100%
131100%
142100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zephyr1100 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zephyr1100 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
  3. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h fork seal (2.3.3) (2 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  5. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  6. Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  12. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  13. Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)
  14. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zephyr1100 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1995 1 17 88% 13,677
1992 1 7 43% 24,474

Kawasaki Zephyr1100 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Zephyr1100 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zephyr1100 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h fork seal (2.3.3).

The typical Kawasaki Zephyr1100 in our data has covered around 19,075 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zephyr1100

See how the Kawasaki Zephyr1100 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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