MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r
4 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,434 miles.
4
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
314
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r MOT tests:
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Other500%
Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front brake slightly binding (1 times)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 64,747 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 45,207 |
| 1979 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 17,891 |
Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); Front brake slightly binding; Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Z1000 z1-r in our data has covered around
36,434 miles.
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