MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zg1000-a
3 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zg1000-a vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg1000-a has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,707 miles.
3
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
731
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zg1000-a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg1000-a MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Brakes9%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure3%
Kawasaki Zg1000-a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zg1000-a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg1000-a MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zg1000-a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 28,315 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 63,898 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 32,908 |
Kawasaki Zg1000-a reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zg1000-a vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg1000-a MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)); Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zg1000-a in our data has covered around
41,707 miles.
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