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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx11

9 vehicles · 87 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Kawasaki Zx11 vehicles and 87 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx11 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,993 miles.

9
Vehicles
87
MOT tests
765
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx11 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx11 MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Steering13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Brakes3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Visibility2%

Kawasaki Zx11 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
71100%
82100%
94100%
104100%
114100%
12367%
133100%
143100%
154100%
165100%
177100%
187100%
193100%
203100%

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Kawasaki Zx11 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx11 MOT tests:

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  3. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  5. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  7. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  9. aluminium ends fitted to front and rear brake hoses (2 times)
  10. Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Oil leak (2 times)
  12. clutch pipe insecure (2 times)
  13. wiring harness getting trapped between frame and forks (2 times)
  14. Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx11 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 2 28 93% 27,229
1997 2 25 88% 18,205
1992 1 10 90% 34,138
1991 2 11 91% 19,276
1990 2 13 85% 44,384

Kawasaki Zx11 reliability FAQ

Across 9 Kawasaki Zx11 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx11 MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Kawasaki Zx11 in our data has covered around 25,993 miles.

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