MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 1000 sx
8 vehicles · 82 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Z 1000 sx vehicles and 82 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 1000 sx has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,293 miles.
8
Vehicles
82
MOT tests
1,844
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 1000 sx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 1000 sx MOT tests:
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Other22%
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Emissions & nuisance22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes15%
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Body & structure12%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering10%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Z 1000 sx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 89% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 9 | 89% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Z 1000 sx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 1000 sx MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- after market silencers fitted. (1 times)
- Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z 1000 sx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 26,253 |
| 2014 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 27,761 |
| 2012 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 21,004 |
| 2011 | 3 | 30 | 90% | 24,024 |
Kawasaki Z 1000 sx reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Z 1000 sx vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 1000 sx MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Z 1000 sx in our data has covered around
24,293 miles.
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