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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1

77 vehicles · 233 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 77 Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 vehicles and 233 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,827 miles.

77
Vehicles
233
MOT tests
1,546
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Brakes19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
51100%
61100%
74100%
88100%
92781%
102681%
111989%
121593%
131275%
141182%
158100%
167100%
176100%
187100%
19989%
204100%

Fuel types: Petrol (77)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  4. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (5 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  6. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  8. Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (3 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  11. Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (2 times)
  12. Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  13. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  14. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 13 85% —
1999 1 20 85% 41,737
1998 6 72 94% 31,236
1997 18 119 85% 29,326

Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 reliability FAQ

Across 77 Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1 in our data has covered around 30,827 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 1100 c1

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