MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1000j
19 vehicles · 123 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Kawasaki Z1000j vehicles and 123 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000j has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,253 miles.
19
Vehicles
123
MOT tests
626
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1000j problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000j MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering9%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Visibility2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Z1000j pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000j MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000j MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Spring clip fitted to drive chain. Not recommended. (2 times)
- front and rear tyres perishing in tread (2 times)
- wrong type of joining link on drive chain (2 times)
- Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (2 times)
- Front tyre has perished cracking between treads. (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Z1000j pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 30,147 |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 34,473 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 81,639 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 63,090 |
| 1984 | 1 | 19 | 58% | 86,504 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 26,418 |
| 1982 | 5 | 29 | 86% | 37,959 |
| 1981 | 8 | 51 | 86% | 38,071 |
Kawasaki Z1000j reliability FAQ
Across 19 Kawasaki Z1000j vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000j MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Z1000j in our data has covered around
43,253 miles.
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