MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zg 1000a1
427 vehicles · 214 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 427 Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 vehicles and 214 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,637 miles.
427
Vehicles
214
MOT tests
2,150
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 MOT tests:
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Other99%
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Steering10%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 10 | 80% |
| 19 | 24 | 79% |
| 20 | 26 | 92% |
Fuel types: Petrol (424), Other (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Anodised alloy fittings fitted to rear brake pipe. (3 times)
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 88% | 17,282 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 52,499 |
| 1991 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 11,966 |
| 1988 | 9 | 26 | 81% | 48,538 |
| 1987 | 19 | 71 | 82% | 45,687 |
| 1986 | 19 | 66 | 80% | 38,900 |
Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 reliability FAQ
Across 427 Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zg 1000a1 in our data has covered around
43,637 miles.
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