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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx

6,279 vehicles · 44,392 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6,279 Kawasaki Zx vehicles and 44,392 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,931 miles.

6,279
Vehicles
44,392
MOT tests
1,625
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
  • Brakes18%
  • Other18%
  • Lamps & electrical16%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Body & structure10%
  • Steering6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Zx pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
17100%
29388%
35,48691%
45,30492%
55,21591%
65,01291%
74,99990%
84,82690%
94,61991%
103,72490%
112,35691%
121,09591%
1331787%
1419586%
1517184%
1615585%
1713382%
1811583%
1911183%
208674%

Fuel types: Petrol (6,279)

Most common Kawasaki Zx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2,235 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,517 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1,413 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (786 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (659 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (621 times)
  7. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (613 times)
  8. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (361 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (341 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (315 times)
  11. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (295 times)
  12. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (249 times)
  13. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (233 times)
  14. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (213 times)
  15. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (189 times)

Kawasaki Zx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2024 1 2 100% 15,726
2021 1 1 100% 1,961
2020 3 6 100% 14,028
2019 4 7 100% 3,060
2018 34 188 92% 15,226
2017 343 1,904 92% 15,816
2016 1,685 10,818 91% 15,511
2015 1,755 12,788 91% 18,226
2014 1,696 13,528 91% 19,861
2013 298 2,058 90% 16,892
2012 72 342 89% 14,075
2011 51 303 88% 14,207
2010 31 200 86% 13,488
2009 21 120 89% 15,181
2008 33 203 86% 12,209
2007 25 164 85% 15,633
2006 25 209 86% 19,877
2005 41 264 86% 16,289
2004 20 149 88% 15,174
2003 6 63 87% 22,511
2002 4 43 79% 23,913
2001 6 36 81% 18,750
2000 10 95 78% 25,941
1999 5 44 77% 39,628
1998 13 101 80% 31,883
1997 19 112 88% 27,281
1996 17 155 79% 31,026
1995 15 153 82% 37,920
1994 7 92 79% 37,373
1993 4 17 76% 33,665
1992 5 56 77% 31,121
1991 4 7 86% 45,900
1990 9 65 82% 76,527
1989 8 78 76% 36,775
1988 2 3 100% 10,804
1986 3 7 100% 23,670
1985 2 2 100% 47,657
1981 1 10 80% 51,134

Kawasaki Zx reliability FAQ

Across 6,279 Kawasaki Zx vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx in our data has covered around 17,931 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx

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