MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr1100
17 vehicles · 178 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Kawasaki Zr1100 vehicles and 178 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr1100 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,107 miles.
17
Vehicles
178
MOT tests
708
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr1100 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr1100 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Brakes11%
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Steering11%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Body & structure3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility1%
Kawasaki Zr1100 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 11 | 73% |
| 15 | 12 | 58% |
| 16 | 11 | 82% |
| 17 | 10 | 90% |
| 18 | 11 | 82% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 10 | 70% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zr1100 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr1100 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zr1100 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 37,340 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 35,225 |
| 1997 | 2 | 34 | 82% | 20,412 |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 29,480 |
| 1995 | 2 | 28 | 61% | 34,457 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 12,566 |
| 1992 | 8 | 78 | 77% | 33,232 |
Kawasaki Zr1100 reliability FAQ
Across 17 Kawasaki Zr1100 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr1100 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zr1100 in our data has covered around
32,107 miles.
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