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:
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:14 times
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake  Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:36 times
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:30 times
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort e Occurs:32 times
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:52 times
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) Occurs:25 times
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition a Occurs:54 times
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working  Occurs:39 times
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars.  Occurs:51 times
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam i Occurs:23 times
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:75 times
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) Occurs:53 times
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated bi Occurs:23 times
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Occurs:119 times
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition  Occurs:26 times
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) Occurs:31 times
Drive chain worn to excess  Occurs:71 times
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling  Occurs:15 times
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:32 times
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride  Occurs:16 times
Offside Rear Footrest missing  Occurs:28 times
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light  Occurs:14 times
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Occurs:54 times
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