MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1000b
3 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Z1000b vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000b has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,679 miles.
3
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
742
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1000b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000b MOT tests:
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Other107%
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Brakes7%
Kawasaki Z1000b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000b MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1000b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,022 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 50,167 |
| 1988 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 55,849 |
Kawasaki Z1000b reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Z1000b vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000b MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Z1000b in our data has covered around
36,679 miles.
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