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:
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Other89%
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Steering13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes3%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility2%
Kawasaki Zx11 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 7 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Zx11 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx11 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- aluminium ends fitted to front and rear brake hoses (2 times)
- Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- clutch pipe insecure (2 times)
- wiring harness getting trapped between frame and forks (2 times)
- Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx11 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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