MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klv1000

Q: Is the Kawasaki Klv1000 reliable?

Across 135 Kawasaki Klv1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

135 vehicles · 1,638 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 135 Kawasaki Klv1000 vehicles and 1,638 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klv1000 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,505 miles.

135

Vehicles

1,638

MOT tests

2,020

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klv1000 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klv1000 MOT tests:

Other64%
Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
Brakes12%
Steering8%
Body & structure7%
Lamps & electrical3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Klv1000 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Klv1000's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	116	90%
4	118	88%
5	109	91%
6	112	89%
7	111	87%
8	103	88%
9	100	90%
10	95	93%
11	95	87%
12	92	85%
13	93	88%
14	78	92%
15	69	90%
16	62	92%
17	74	86%
18	64	88%
19	56	82%
20	51	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (135)

Most common Kawasaki Klv1000 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klv1000 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (47 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (46 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (28 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (24 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (23 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (21 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (18 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (17 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (17 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (15 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (14 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (14 times)

Kawasaki Klv1000 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	2	19	95%	21,365
2008	2	21	90%	13,645
2006	3	19	100%	21,168
2005	63	781	87%	34,700
2004	65	798	90%	42,282

Kawasaki Klv1000 reliability FAQ

Across 135 Kawasaki Klv1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klv1000 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)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Klv1000 in our data has covered around 37,505 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klv1000

See how the Kawasaki Klv1000 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

Klv1000 vs Unknown Klv1000 vs Zx-6r Klv1000 vs Zx-9r Klv1000 vs Zzr600

Check a specific Kawasaki Klv1000

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Kawasaki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	116	90%
4	118	88%
5	109	91%
6	112	89%
7	111	87%
8	103	88%
9	100	90%
10	95	93%
11	95	87%
12	92	85%
13	93	88%
14	78	92%
15	69	90%
16	62	92%
17	74	86%
18	64	88%
19	56	82%
20	51	90%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	116	90%
4	118	88%
5	109	91%
6	112	89%
7	111	87%
8	103	88%
9	100	90%
10	95	93%
11	95	87%
12	92	85%
13	93	88%
14	78	92%
15	69	90%
16	62	92%
17	74	86%
18	64	88%
19	56	82%
20	51	90%