MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5
143 vehicles · 189 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 143 Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 vehicles and 189 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,522 miles.
143
Vehicles
189
MOT tests
1,822
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering12%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 25 | 88% |
| 10 | 24 | 88% |
| 11 | 18 | 89% |
| 12 | 17 | 88% |
| 13 | 10 | 70% |
| 14 | 10 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 100% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 6 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 7 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (142), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 24,477 |
| 1998 | 3 | 31 | 90% | 40,050 |
| 1997 | 24 | 151 | 91% | 28,435 |
Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 reliability FAQ
Across 143 Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 1100-d5 in our data has covered around
28,522 miles.
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