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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:

  • Other87%
  • Brakes13%
  • Steering10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
51100%
6250%
7367%
81173%
91486%
101392%
111369%
12771%
13967%
14475%
15560%
16475%
17475%
182100%
19560%
203100%

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:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
  5. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  6. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Number plate light not working (2 times)
  8. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  9. Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  12. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  13. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  14. Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  15. slight wear in rear suspension bushes (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx1100-e2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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