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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz1000p

19 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 19 Kawasaki Kz1000p vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz1000p has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,300 miles.

19
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
314
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz1000p problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz1000p MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Brakes14%
  • Steering10%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Kz1000p pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
10250%
111100%
121100%
13475%
142100%
151100%
162100%
174100%
183100%
193100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (19)

Most common Kawasaki Kz1000p MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz1000p MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  2. fuel tank corroding internaly (3 times)
  3. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  5. Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  9. f/r tyre walls perished (1 times)
  10. Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  11. rear tyre wall starting to crack (1 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  14. Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz1000p pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 1 100% 89,452
2005 1 3 100% 60,393
2002 1 4 100% 26,734
2001 1 4 100% 33,787
2000 1 5 100% 14,619
1997 1 1 100% 79,182
1996 3 18 83% 44,498
1994 2 11 100% 50,208
1992 1 2 50% 57,308
1991 2 4 100% 35,848
1988 1 6 83% 37,093
1986 2 3 100% 19,641
1984 1 3 100% 34,961
1983 1 9 100% 6,293

Kawasaki Kz1000p reliability FAQ

Across 19 Kawasaki Kz1000p vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz1000p MOT issues are: Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); fuel tank corroding internaly; Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Kz1000p in our data has covered around 41,300 miles.

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