MOT Check for KAWASAKI ZXs

The KAWASAKI ZX makes up 155,235 of the overall 1,621,816 KAWASAKI MOT test results. Select your ZX model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on  Occurs:75 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:47 times
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing  Occurs:89 times
Drive chain excessively loose ci Occurs:46 times
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:120 times
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:21 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy fi Occurs:18 times
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Occurs:12 times
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies  Occurs:259 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake  Occurs:152 times
Drive chain excessively tight  Occurs:79 times
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables  Occurs:12 times
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light  Occurs:11 times
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing  Occurs:44 times
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:32 times
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:24 times
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess  Occurs:14 times
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:49 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:23 times
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% ai Occurs:18 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:90 times
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables  Occurs:12 times
Locking device not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:13 times
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