MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2
423 vehicles · 68 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 423 Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 vehicles and 68 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,232 miles.
423
Vehicles
68
MOT tests
1,996
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 MOT tests:
-
Other83%
-
Steering15%
-
Brakes7%
-
Seatbelts & equipment7%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
-
Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (422), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 67,247 |
| 1987 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 29,955 |
| 1985 | 5 | 21 | 67% | 22,208 |
| 1984 | 12 | 32 | 88% | 30,514 |
Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 reliability FAQ
Across 423 Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 in our data has covered around
30,232 miles.
Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2
See how the Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Kawasaki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks