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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx1100

16 vehicles · 113 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 16 Kawasaki Zx1100 vehicles and 113 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1100 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,881 miles.

16
Vehicles
113
MOT tests
1,136
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx1100 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1100 MOT tests:

  • Other72%
  • Brakes12%
  • Steering8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Visibility1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Kawasaki Zx1100 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
8540%
9771%
104100%
11580%
1210%
13580%
14683%
15580%
16580%
173100%
18757%
19771%
20771%

Fuel types: Petrol (14), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx1100 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1100 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
  4. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  6. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  9. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  10. Front An item not tested (Manual) (2 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  12. Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  13. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx1100 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 3 41 76% 41,546
1997 2 4 75% 49,569
1995 2 15 93% 52,371
1994 1 9 56% 31,704
1993 1 9 78% 35,776
1992 2 12 67% 52,519
1991 1 5 80% 34,981
1987 1 2 100% 5,230
1982 1 7 100% 25,813

Kawasaki Zx1100 reliability FAQ

Across 16 Kawasaki Zx1100 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1100 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx1100 in our data has covered around 40,881 miles.

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