Kawasaki ZRX1100 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.4 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Kawasaki ZRX1100 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake27.3%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.6%

   3 occurrences

3. 3.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released9.1%

   2 occurrences

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn9.1%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.1%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Brake performance unable to be tested9.1%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A lamp missing or inoperative9.1%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play9.1%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution9.1%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A footrest missing or insecure4.5%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements4.5%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.5%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki ZRX1100 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.4%

   38 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.9%

   23 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.2%

   19 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.9%

   17 tests

5. 5.A wheel bearing with excessive play2.0%

   12 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake1.9%

   11 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.3%

   8 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.0%

   6 tests

What gets tested

The ZRX1100 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

31,801

Test classes

class 2: 594

Compare within the range

Other Kawasaki motorcycles

• Kawasaki ZX89.7%
• Kawasaki ZR88.3%
• Kawasaki EX84.4%
• Kawasaki ER87.2%
• Kawasaki ZX-6R81.4% raw
• Kawasaki KLE87.5%
• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki ZRX1100?

90.9% unadjusted, from 594 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki ZRX1100 fail its MOT on?

"Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake" is recorded in 27.3% of failed Kawasaki ZRX1100 tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (13.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki ZRX1100 usually have at its MOT?

31,801 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.