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Kawasaki Gpx1000 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Gpx1000
72%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpx1000 (72%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Gpx1000 Kawasaki Unknown
MOT pass rate 72% 85% ✓
MOT failure rate 28% 15% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 25,368 mi 19,921 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 151,652

Most common faults

Kawasaki Gpx1000

  1. Horn not working (1.7.3a)
  2. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  3. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. left hand lock stop worn
  6. Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Kawasaki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpx1000 (72%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Gpx1000 report Full Kawasaki Unknown report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.