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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zl eliminator

3 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Zl eliminator vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl eliminator has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,027 miles.

3
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
2,664
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zl eliminator problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl eliminator MOT tests:

  • Other43%
  • Emissions & nuisance22%
  • Steering13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Brakes9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical9%

Kawasaki Zl eliminator pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
121100%
131100%
141100%
161100%
17250%
182100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zl eliminator MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl eliminator MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  5. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. Horn note weak but able to be heard by other road users (1 times)
  7. Reserve travel on front brake low (1 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Stop lamp not working none working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zl eliminator pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 1 4 75% 43,331
1995 1 9 89% 37,724
1987 1 6 50% 30,028

Kawasaki Zl eliminator reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Zl eliminator vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl eliminator MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Kawasaki Zl eliminator in our data has covered around 37,027 miles.

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