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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z1000-j3

93 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 93 Kawasaki Z1000-j3 vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000-j3 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,943 miles.

93
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
1,120
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z1000-j3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000-j3 MOT tests:

  • Seatbelts & equipment30%
  • Lamps & electrical30%
  • Body & structure30%
  • Identification & plates10%
  • Other10%

Kawasaki Z1000-j3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (93)

Most common Kawasaki Z1000-j3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000-j3 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy baffles are fitted. (7.1.2) (1 times)
  3. Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high switching also appears incorrect/reversed (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  5. Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both lower frame rails have holes/split (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size and font (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  11. Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z1000-j3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 4 16 88% 33,692
1983 4 20 95% 18,461

Kawasaki Z1000-j3 reliability FAQ

Across 93 Kawasaki Z1000-j3 vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000-j3 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy baffles are fitted. (7.1.2); Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Z1000-j3 in our data has covered around 27,943 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z1000-j3

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