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 reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Occurs:1,345 times
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy fi Occurs:18 times
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam ii Occurs:65 times
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil  Occurs:144 times
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play i Occurs:17 times
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Occurs:12 times
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel a Occurs:13 times
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:29 times
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough  Occurs:103 times
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) Occurs:14 times
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:53 times
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working  Occurs:55 times
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned  Occurs:43 times
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:16 times
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:52 times
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:23 times
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Occurs:32 times
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Occurs:57 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
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:121 times
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail cii Occurs:11 times
Riders seat insecure  Occurs:27 times
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play  Occurs:159 times
Rear Direction indicators not working  Occurs:13 times
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
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