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:
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Other72%
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Brakes12%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Visibility1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki Zx1100 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 40% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 1 | 0% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 7 | 71% |
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:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front An item not tested (Manual) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx1100 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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