MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1100-e2
38 vehicles · 113 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 38 Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 vehicles and 113 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,583 miles.
38
Vehicles
113
MOT tests
1,857
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Brakes13%
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Steering10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 11 | 73% |
| 9 | 14 | 86% |
| 10 | 13 | 92% |
| 11 | 13 | 69% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Number plate light not working (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- slight wear in rear suspension bushes (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 46,288 |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 45,036 |
| 1998 | 6 | 33 | 79% | 37,571 |
| 1997 | 6 | 33 | 88% | 24,823 |
| 1996 | 2 | 8 | 62% | 35,823 |
Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 reliability FAQ
Across 38 Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 in our data has covered around
33,583 miles.
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