MOT reliability
Kawasaki 1000
24 vehicles · 196 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Kawasaki 1000 vehicles and 196 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 1000 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,095 miles.
24
Vehicles
196
MOT tests
1,451
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 1000 MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
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Brakes9%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 57% |
| 13 | 6 | 50% |
| 14 | 6 | 100% |
| 15 | 10 | 70% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 11 | 82% |
| 18 | 9 | 78% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 11 | 64% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 1000 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (16 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (11 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- clutch lever pivot worn (3 times)
- front brake lever pivot worn (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Kawasaki 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,144 |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 25,593 |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 44,234 |
| 2004 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 16,565 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 22,813 |
| 1994 | 3 | 41 | 71% | 48,067 |
| 1993 | 2 | 21 | 81% | 28,171 |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 3,665 |
| 1989 | 2 | 27 | 78% | 41,022 |
| 1987 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 95,689 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,035 |
| 1984 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 29,114 |
| 1983 | 1 | 6 | 67% | — |
| 1979 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 42,771 |
| 1978 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 1,974 |
Kawasaki 1000 reliability FAQ
Across 24 Kawasaki 1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 1000 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki 1000 in our data has covered around
32,095 miles.
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