Zontes ZT
Real ownership data from 196 UK ZT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | minor | 13.1% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 8.7% |
| Brakes | major | 4.4% |
| Tyres | major | 4.4% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 4.4% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
ZT mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 34 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 37 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 68 | 4,470 mi | 380 | 88.64% |
| 2022 | 41 | 4,244 mi | 997 | 93.62% |
ZT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Zontes ZT?
Across 196 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.1% of all recorded faults), suspension (8.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Zontes ZT?
The median Zontes ZT in the UK has covered 4,357 miles, and typically rides about 936 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 1,624 and 6,687 miles.
Is the Zontes ZT reliable?
91.21% of Zontes ZT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.23 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 196 Zontes ZT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.