MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zl900
31 vehicles · 236 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Kawasaki Zl900 vehicles and 236 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl900 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,468 miles.
31
Vehicles
236
MOT tests
493
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zl900 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl900 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Zl900 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (31)
Most common Kawasaki Zl900 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl900 MOT tests:
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (10 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zl900 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 54,404 |
| 1995 | 2 | 22 | 100% | 34,359 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 15,235 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1987 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 28,091 |
| 1986 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 25,515 |
| 1985 | 22 | 184 | 84% | 28,603 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 32,497 |
Kawasaki Zl900 reliability FAQ
Across 31 Kawasaki Zl900 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl900 MOT issues are:
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Zl900 in our data has covered around
29,468 miles.
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