Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads reliable? We analysed 1,815 real MOT tests across 220 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads.
Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,724 | 86.6% | 5,830 | 10,777 | 17,747 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads Last?
Based on 220 Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.6% MOT pass rate from 1,724 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.6% across 1,724 tests.
How Does the Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads THIS CAR | 86.9% | 1,815 | 10,646 mi | 13 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-6R | 81.7% | 204,826 | 19,965 mi | 31 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-9R | 83.7% | 103,150 | 22,736 mi | 32 yrs |
| Kawasaki ER5 | 81.2% | 65,763 | 22,023 mi | 30 yrs |
| Chrysler Gr-voyager Exec Crd A | 70.1% | 2,125 | 86,871 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.9% across 1,815 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 10 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads owner drives around 868 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki Zr 800 Ads models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.