KAWASAKI 1100

1078cc Petrol Class 2

#1604 of 5426 overall #196 of 592 KAWASAKIs #976 of 2787 other bikes

88.0%

first-time pass rate

8.7%

failed outright

27,242

median miles at test

241

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1100's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1100 passes first time 90.6% of the time; by 30k that's 84.6%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 1100

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
brakes	15	34.1
lighting and signalling	8	18.2
tyres and wheels	7	15.9
steering and suspension	5	11.4
suspension	3	6.8
structure and attachments	2	4.5
reg plates and vin	1	2.3
drive system	1	2.3
fuel and exhaust	1	2.3
body and structure	1	2.3

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 1100 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 1100.