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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z1000 sx

32 vehicles · 306 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 32 Kawasaki Z1000 sx vehicles and 306 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000 sx has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,281 miles.

32
Vehicles
306
MOT tests
1,861
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
10%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z1000 sx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000 sx MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
  • Other22%
  • Lamps & electrical16%
  • Brakes14%
  • Body & structure13%
  • Steering4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Z1000 sx pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Z1000 sx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33577%
43494%
529100%
63686%
73586%
83288%
92986%
102588%
112090%
1213100%
131090%
147100%
151100%

Fuel types: Petrol (32)

Most common Kawasaki Z1000 sx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000 sx MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  8. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  9. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  10. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  11. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  12. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  13. Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Z1000 sx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 2 11 82% 17,311
2016 4 33 82% 17,640
2015 11 100 89% 21,862
2014 3 32 88% 16,891
2012 5 49 96% 14,859
2011 6 73 90% 34,937

Kawasaki Z1000 sx reliability FAQ

Across 32 Kawasaki Z1000 sx vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000 sx MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Z1000 sx in our data has covered around 23,281 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z1000 sx

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