MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf reliable?

Across 225 Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

225 vehicles · 877 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 225 Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf vehicles and 877 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,023 miles.

225

Vehicles

877

MOT tests

2,548

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
Brakes32%
Steering14%
Body & structure12%
Lamps & electrical11%
Other6%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Identification & plates1%

Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	199	90%
4	224	90%
5	202	90%
6	158	94%
7	78	94%
8	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (222), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (27 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (18 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (17 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (16 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (16 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (8 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (5 times)

Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	1	2	100%	10,984
2021	5	10	90%	10,466
2020	52	180	91%	14,875
2019	142	646	91%	15,196
2018	6	26	96%	16,232

Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf reliability FAQ

Across 225 Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf in our data has covered around 15,023 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klz 1000 ckf

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