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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z 1000a

1 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Z 1000a vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 1000a has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,027 miles.

1
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
272
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z 1000a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 1000a MOT tests:

  • Other110%
  • Brakes20%

Kawasaki Z 1000a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
101100%
111100%
12250%
171100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Z 1000a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 1000a MOT tests:

  1. l/h side panel insecure (2 times)
  2. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  3. Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  4. Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) (1 times)
  5. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  6. Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
  7. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  10. Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  12. No lights fitted at time of test (1 times)

Kawasaki Z 1000a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 1 5 80% 34,027

Kawasaki Z 1000a reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Z 1000a vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 1000a MOT issues are: l/h side panel insecure; Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki Z 1000a in our data has covered around 34,027 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z 1000a

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