Kawasaki ZR MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

1.8 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Kawasaki ZR tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.0%

   75 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely14.2%

   71 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear12.8%

   64 occurrences

4. 4.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.8%

   54 occurrences

5. 5.Audible warning not working9.0%

   45 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.6%

   38 occurrences

7. 7.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.2%

   36 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.6%

   28 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.2%

   26 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.6%

    23 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre3.6%

    18 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.4%

    17 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki ZR tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.3%

   992 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.3%

   668 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.6%

   280 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.5%

   266 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.1%

   224 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.3%

   140 tests

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.0%

   102 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.9%

   91 tests

How wear changes the picture

ZR pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The ZR fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,541

Test classes

class 2: 10,592 · class 1: 30

Compare within the range

Other Kawasaki motorcycles

• Kawasaki ZX89.7%
• Kawasaki EX84.4%
• Kawasaki ER87.2%
• Kawasaki ZX-6R81.4% raw
• Kawasaki KLE87.5%
• Kawasaki KLZ90.6% raw
• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki ZR?

88.3% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 21 of 36 motorcycle models, from 10,622 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki ZR fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 15.0% of failed Kawasaki ZR tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (14.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki ZR usually have at its MOT?

12,541 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.