MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 1000 st
5 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Z 1000 st vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 1000 st has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,315 miles.
5
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
331
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 1000 st problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 1000 st MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
Kawasaki Z 1000 st pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Z 1000 st MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 1000 st MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
- slight perishing in rear tyre sid wall (1 times)
Kawasaki Z 1000 st pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 41,188 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 36,896 |
| 1991 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 51,335 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 50,824 |
Kawasaki Z 1000 st reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Z 1000 st vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 1000 st MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Z 1000 st in our data has covered around
46,315 miles.
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