MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 reliable?

Across 71 Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

71 vehicles · 303 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 71 Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 vehicles and 303 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,373 miles.

Vehicles

303

MOT tests

1,116

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 MOT tests:

Other82%
Steering10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Brakes5%
Body & structure5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Lamps & electrical1%

Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	2	100%
7	16	81%
8	28	71%
9	19	79%
10	17	88%
11	16	94%
12	12	92%
13	15	80%
14	14	86%
15	14	93%
16	17	76%
17	17	88%
18	16	94%
19	12	83%
20	11	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (68), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 MOT tests:

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (4 times)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (4 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	17	156	88%	27,377
1998	10	114	88%	39,335
1997	2	23	74%	44,859

Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 reliability FAQ

Across 71 Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2 in our data has covered around 32,373 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 1100-c2

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