MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr
6 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,588 miles.
6
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
856
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr MOT tests:
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Other51%
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Body & structure18%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front position lamp inoperative - advised by vehicle presenter that it has been permanently disconnected (3 times)
- slight binding on front brake (2 times)
- Front very little reserve travel in front brake lever due to aftermarket levers (2 times)
- exhaust slightly noisy (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main frame cross member behind engine (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush drive rubbers worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 27 | 74% | 63,262 |
| 2002 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 49,216 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14,673 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 38,021 |
| 1994 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 31,520 |
| 1992 | 1 | 21 | 86% | 28,840 |
Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front position lamp inoperative - advised by vehicle presenter that it has been permanently disconnected.
The typical Kawasaki Zr1100 zephyr in our data has covered around
37,588 miles.
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