MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1000 ltd
12 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Kawasaki Z1000 ltd vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000 ltd has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,928 miles.
12
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
139
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1000 ltd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000 ltd MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Brakes10%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical7%
Kawasaki Z1000 ltd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000 ltd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000 ltd MOT tests:
- Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Centre Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- throttle grip starting to deteriate (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS (1 times)
- front tyre slight cracking in the side wall (1 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- FRONT BRAKE BINDING ON. (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Oil leak (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1000 ltd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 73,846 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 21,538 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,727 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 30,310 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 28,344 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 25,358 |
| 1986 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 30,388 |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 22,557 |
| 1981 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 10,667 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,555 |
| 1977 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 51,300 |
Kawasaki Z1000 ltd reliability FAQ
Across 12 Kawasaki Z1000 ltd vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000 ltd MOT issues are:
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Centre Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki Z1000 ltd in our data has covered around
29,928 miles.
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