MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zz-r
4 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zz-r vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zz-r has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,453 miles.
4
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
368
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zz-r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zz-r MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Steering18%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Kawasaki Zz-r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zz-r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zz-r MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zz-r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 17,762 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 39,569 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 10,647 |
Kawasaki Zz-r reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zz-r vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zz-r MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zz-r in our data has covered around
25,453 miles.
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