MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1000a1
9 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Kawasaki Z1000a1 vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000a1 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,213 miles.
9
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
370
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1000a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000a1 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering10%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Brakes2%
Kawasaki Z1000a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000a1 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- chain guard missing (2 times)
- Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (2 times)
- Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1000a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 46,941 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 45,630 |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 34,603 |
| 1991 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 27,600 |
| 1990 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 19,504 |
| 1977 | 3 | 11 | 82% | 33,540 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,020 |
Kawasaki Z1000a1 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Kawasaki Z1000a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000a1 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Chain guard missing; Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z1000a1 in our data has covered around
32,213 miles.
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