MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 reliable?

Across 124 Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

124 vehicles · 277 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 124 Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 vehicles and 277 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,625 miles.

124

Vehicles

277

MOT tests

4,632

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 MOT tests:

Other83%
Steering7%
Brakes7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Body & structure5%
Lamps & electrical1%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	1	100%
7	8	88%
8	30	80%
9	28	86%
10	29	83%
11	19	89%
12	15	87%
13	8	75%
14	12	83%
15	13	85%
16	14	86%
17	14	86%
18	12	100%
19	17	76%
20	11	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (121), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	1	4	75%	32,074
1999	1	10	80%	51,099
1998	30	235	84%	44,608
1997	3	21	90%	43,532

Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 reliability FAQ

Across 124 Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 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 Zx 1100-d6 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6 in our data has covered around 42,625 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1100-d6

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