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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)TestsPass rate
91100%
101100%
191100%
202100%

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:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  3. Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
  4. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  5. Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d) (2 times)
  6. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  8. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  12. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  13. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  15. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1100-a2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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.

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