MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zl1000-a1
112 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 112 Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,247 miles.
112
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
571
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Brakes18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 8 | 100% |
| 20 | 7 | 71% |
Fuel types: Petrol (111), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall (2 times)
- Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- n/s/f fork seal deteriorated+split (no leaks) (1 times)
- Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 21 | 86% | 17,620 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 18,192 |
| 1988 | 5 | 29 | 97% | 24,682 |
| 1987 | 6 | 26 | 81% | 32,360 |
Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 reliability FAQ
Across 112 Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Zl1000-a1 in our data has covered around
27,247 miles.
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