MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zg 1000a
4 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zg 1000a vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg 1000a has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,960 miles.
4
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
2,554
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zg 1000a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg 1000a MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering7%
Kawasaki Zg 1000a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zg 1000a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg 1000a MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zg 1000a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | 13 | 85% | 66,363 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 60,752 |
Kawasaki Zg 1000a reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zg 1000a vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg 1000a MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Zg 1000a in our data has covered around
64,960 miles.
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