MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zl
27 vehicles · 187 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Kawasaki Zl vehicles and 187 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,166 miles.
27
Vehicles
187
MOT tests
607
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering12%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Brakes4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Zl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 8 | 88% |
| 20 | 8 | 88% |
Fuel types: Petrol (27)
Most common Kawasaki Zl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 21,018 |
| 1999 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 25,416 |
| 1997 | 4 | 22 | 86% | 40,386 |
| 1995 | 2 | 20 | 80% | 27,420 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,674 |
| 1988 | 4 | 32 | 84% | 47,156 |
| 1987 | 4 | 43 | 93% | 19,953 |
| 1986 | 2 | 15 | 93% | 30,231 |
| 1985 | 8 | 31 | 87% | 36,014 |
Kawasaki Zl reliability FAQ
Across 27 Kawasaki Zl vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Headlamp masks/converters fitted.
The typical Kawasaki Zl in our data has covered around
33,166 miles.
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