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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf

358 vehicles · 2,011 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 358 Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf vehicles and 2,011 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,803 miles.

358
Vehicles
2,011
MOT tests
2,080
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
  • Brakes24%
  • Other21%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Steering6%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Identification & plates1%

Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2967%
340195%
431493%
529193%
627694%
727493%
825494%
912093%

Fuel types: Petrol (352), Other (6)

Most common Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf MOT tests:

  1. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (113 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (49 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (46 times)
  4. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (43 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (30 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (27 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (23 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (22 times)
  9. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (18 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (12 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (11 times)
  12. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (10 times)
  13. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (9 times)
  14. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)

Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 3 18 89% 16,571
2018 28 151 95% 18,065
2017 295 1,763 93% 19,307
2016 2 7 100% 6,370

Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf reliability FAQ

Across 358 Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf MOT issues are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf in our data has covered around 18,803 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klz 1000 bhf

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