MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zl900a
4 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zl900a vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl900a has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,780 miles.
4
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
154
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zl900a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl900a MOT tests:
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Other37%
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Brakes30%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Visibility15%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Kawasaki Zl900a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zl900a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl900a MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5) (1 times)
- Front Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5) (1 times)
- Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zl900a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 21,134 |
| 1986 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 34,064 |
| 1985 | 2 | 24 | 75% | 19,962 |
Kawasaki Zl900a reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zl900a vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl900a MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zl900a in our data has covered around
23,780 miles.
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