MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zg1000-a4
51 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 51 Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,867 miles.
51
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
896
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Brakes17%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Steering11%
Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (49), Other (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Rear swingarm (6.1.1a) (1 times)
- Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 15 | 100% | 21,958 |
| 1990 | 5 | 32 | 81% | 49,507 |
Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 reliability FAQ
Across 51 Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l); Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b).
The typical Kawasaki Zg1000-a4 in our data has covered around
42,867 miles.
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