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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz1000j

1 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Kz1000j vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz1000j has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,975 miles.

1
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
252
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
25%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz1000j problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz1000j MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
  • Brakes25%
  • Steering17%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Body & structure8%

Kawasaki Kz1000j pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
171100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Kz1000j MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz1000j MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  2. Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  5. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  6. All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  7. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  9. Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz1000j pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1993 1 11 73% 58,975

Kawasaki Kz1000j reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Kz1000j vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz1000j MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Kz1000j in our data has covered around 58,975 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz1000j

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