MOT reliability
Kawasaki Rx1000
3 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Rx1000 vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Rx1000 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,471 miles.
3
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
1,045
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Rx1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Rx1000 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Brakes9%
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Steering9%
Kawasaki Rx1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Rx1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Rx1000 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Brake disc(s) slightly pitted all (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Rx1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 48,877 |
| 1997 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 32,920 |
| 1985 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 54,617 |
Kawasaki Rx1000 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Rx1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Rx1000 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Rx1000 in our data has covered around
45,471 miles.
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