MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx1100-d7

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 reliable?

Across 124 Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

124 vehicles · 352 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 124 Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 vehicles and 352 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,250 miles.

124

Vehicles

352

MOT tests

1,878

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 MOT tests:

Other69%
Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
Brakes13%
Steering6%
Body & structure5%
Lamps & electrical2%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Seatbelts & equipment0%

Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx1100-d7's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	1	100%
5	8	75%
6	28	75%
7	27	96%
8	32	84%
9	27	85%
10	25	80%
11	17	82%
12	15	80%
13	18	72%
14	14	86%
15	14	86%
16	9	100%
17	12	100%
18	12	83%
19	13	85%
20	11	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (122), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (9 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (5 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)

Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2001	6	48	88%	23,903
2000	10	106	84%	29,775
1999	26	188	84%	29,799

Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 reliability FAQ

Across 124 Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 in our data has covered around 29,250 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx1100-d7

See how the Kawasaki Zx1100-d7 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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