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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr

2,312 vehicles · 16,596 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,312 Kawasaki Zr vehicles and 16,596 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,394 miles.

2,312
Vehicles
16,596
MOT tests
1,455
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Emissions & nuisance19%
  • Other19%
  • Brakes17%
  • Lamps & electrical16%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering3%

Kawasaki Zr pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
24386%
32,12087%
42,01288%
51,93589%
61,82788%
71,83789%
81,76789%
91,68087%
101,39488%
1188088%
1239688%
1312782%
148783%
159578%
166987%
175688%
185879%
194183%
203882%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,311), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zr MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1,509 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (581 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (537 times)
  4. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (402 times)
  5. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (352 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (309 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (208 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (198 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (159 times)
  10. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (143 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (136 times)
  12. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (102 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (101 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (99 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (91 times)

Kawasaki Zr pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 1 100% 4,013
2020 3 3 100% 13,008
2019 1 1 100% 17,397
2018 6 27 93% 9,839
2017 51 304 90% 12,321
2016 662 4,253 89% 13,495
2015 642 4,598 89% 15,250
2014 707 5,354 88% 15,789
2013 89 617 87% 15,148
2012 9 44 84% 8,129
2011 11 85 84% 17,176
2010 12 107 83% 31,236
2009 10 78 85% 12,423
2008 13 104 82% 13,592
2007 15 153 87% 20,378
2006 15 182 83% 25,517
2005 19 184 86% 22,571
2004 9 105 74% 27,726
2003 8 135 84% 44,402
2002 4 30 90% 35,436
2001 6 47 83% 41,988
1999 3 30 93% 28,741
1997 1 4 100% 15,331
1996 2 24 83% 31,834
1995 1 19 89% 33,673
1994 4 39 82% 25,414
1993 1 3 67% 5,717
1992 2 32 78% 39,544
1991 3 17 94% 48,354

Kawasaki Zr reliability FAQ

Across 2,312 Kawasaki Zr 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 Zr MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr in our data has covered around 15,394 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr

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