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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 1100

6 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Kawasaki Zr 1100 vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 1100 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,329 miles.

6
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
1,049
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 1100 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 1100 MOT tests:

  • Other84%
  • Steering8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Brakes4%
  • Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Zr 1100 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
101100%
11475%
122100%
13367%
14475%
15475%
16450%
172100%
183100%
194100%
20580%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 1100 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 1100 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  3. Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  4. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  8. play in rear cush drive (2 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  10. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  11. Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (2 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  13. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  14. clutch fluid level low (2 times)
  15. cut in rear tyre (2 times)

Kawasaki Zr 1100 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 2 21 86% 45,333
1995 1 11 82% 21,291
1993 1 15 93% 28,855
1992 2 17 71% 38,582

Kawasaki Zr 1100 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Kawasaki Zr 1100 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 1100 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 1100 in our data has covered around 36,329 miles.

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