MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zr1100-a4
11 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,853 miles.
11
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
278
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Brakes12%
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Steering12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 MOT tests:
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (5 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Position lamp not working rear position light does not work (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- front tyre badly perished in tread (1 times)
- Headlamp aim not tested no detectable pattern (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 1,609 |
| 1997 | 2 | 19 | 89% | 8,217 |
| 1996 | 2 | 14 | 79% | 20,612 |
Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 MOT issues are:
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a); Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki Zr1100-a4 in our data has covered around
11,853 miles.
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