MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1100-e1
10 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,269 miles.
10
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
1,691
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Steering12%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Brakes3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 MOT tests:
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Excess play in cush drive rubbers (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 15,330 |
| 1997 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 27,433 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 18,045 |
Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 MOT issues are:
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1100-e1 in our data has covered around
20,269 miles.
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