MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1000-k1
99 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 99 Kawasaki Z1000-k1 vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000-k1 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,606 miles.
99
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
1,492
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1000-k1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000-k1 MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Steering7%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Z1000-k1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (98), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000-k1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000-k1 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Number Plate Light Not Working (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1000-k1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 39,993 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 33,357 |
| 1982 | 5 | 26 | 88% | 43,579 |
Kawasaki Z1000-k1 reliability FAQ
Across 99 Kawasaki Z1000-k1 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000-k1 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Z1000-k1 in our data has covered around
41,606 miles.
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