KAWASAKI ZX1100-D1
Pass rate over time
The ZX1100-D1's first-time pass rate has fallen 17.3 points since 2006, 91.7% to 74.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ZX1100-D1 passes first time 97.2% of the time; by 50k that's 87.2%.
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 ZX1100-D1
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
26 | 32.5 |
| steering and suspension |
|
19 | 23.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
14 | 17.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 7.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 6.2 |
| suspension |
|
4 | 5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2.5 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 1.2 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 1.2 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ZX1100-D1 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 ZX1100-D1.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1994 (87.5% pass). Weakest: 1993 (83.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.