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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Csr1000

32 vehicles · 257 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 32 Kawasaki Csr1000 vehicles and 257 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Csr1000 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,060 miles.

32
Vehicles
257
MOT tests
513
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Csr1000 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Csr1000 MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Steering19%
  • Brakes15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Csr1000 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (32)

Most common Kawasaki Csr1000 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Csr1000 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  3. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (6 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
  9. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  11. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  12. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  13. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  14. Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  15. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)

Kawasaki Csr1000 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 16 94% 18,907
1982 8 74 84% 25,701
1981 20 154 81% 43,476
1980 3 13 85% 30,632

Kawasaki Csr1000 reliability FAQ

Across 32 Kawasaki Csr1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Csr1000 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).

The typical Kawasaki Csr1000 in our data has covered around 37,060 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Csr1000

See how the Kawasaki Csr1000 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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