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Kawasaki Klz1000acf vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Klz1000acf
89%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klz1000acf (89%) 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 Klz1000acf Kawasaki Unknown
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 85%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 15%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 14% 3% ✓
Average mileage 42,994 mi 19,921 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 151,652

Most common faults

Kawasaki Klz1000acf

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Kawasaki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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  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 Klz1000acf (89%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.