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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z1000-r2

272 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 272 Kawasaki Z1000-r2 vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000-r2 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,508 miles.

272
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
158
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z1000-r2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000-r2 MOT tests:

  • Other115%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Brakes9%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Steering2%

Kawasaki Z1000-r2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
181100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (270), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Z1000-r2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000-r2 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  2. chain guard missing (4 times)
  3. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  4. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
  5. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  8. Fork gaiters perished (2 times)
  9. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  10. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  11. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  12. Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  14. no rear brake light switch fitted (2 times)
  15. chainguard missing (2 times)

Kawasaki Z1000-r2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1993 1 3 100% 4,605
1984 3 5 100% 21,575
1983 12 52 75% 30,980

Kawasaki Z1000-r2 reliability FAQ

Across 272 Kawasaki Z1000-r2 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000-r2 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); chain guard missing; Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Kawasaki Z1000-r2 in our data has covered around 27,508 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z1000-r2

See how the Kawasaki Z1000-r2 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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