MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz 1000
5 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Gpz 1000 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz 1000 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,297 miles.
5
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
390
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz 1000 MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering20%
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Brakes2%
Kawasaki Gpz 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz 1000 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Number plate light not working. (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Number plate light inoperative (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Right hand lock stop slightly damaged (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Gpz 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 9 | 67% | — |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 | 50% | 33,945 |
| 1986 | 3 | 14 | 86% | 27,747 |
Kawasaki Gpz 1000 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Gpz 1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz 1000 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz 1000 in our data has covered around
29,297 miles.
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