MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zypher
2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Zypher vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zypher has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,325 miles.
2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
238
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zypher problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zypher MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Brakes22%
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Steering11%
Kawasaki Zypher pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Zypher MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zypher MOT tests:
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zypher pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 21,041 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 49,610 |
Kawasaki Zypher reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Zypher vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zypher MOT issues are:
Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Zypher in our data has covered around
35,325 miles.
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