Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Z1000: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Kawasaki Z1000
87%
MOT pass rate · 3,150 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Z1000 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Z1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 29,823 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 3,150 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Kawasaki Z1000
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Z1000 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki Z1000 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.