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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx1100-c1

157 vehicles · 99 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 157 Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 vehicles and 99 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,412 miles.

157
Vehicles
99
MOT tests
1,637
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Brakes17%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Steering6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
141100%
15989%
161182%
171090%
186100%
194100%
203100%

Fuel types: Petrol (157)

Most common Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poorly repaired (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. oil leaks from engine (2 times)
  8. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  9. Front no mudguard fitted at time of test (2 times)
  10. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  13. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 12 59 85% 39,149
1990 4 40 95% 43,886

Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 reliability FAQ

Across 157 Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 MOT issues are: Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zx1100-c1 in our data has covered around 40,412 miles.

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