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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z1000ltd

17 vehicles · 115 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 17 Kawasaki Z1000ltd vehicles and 115 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000ltd has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,714 miles.

17
Vehicles
115
MOT tests
339
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z1000ltd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000ltd MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Seatbelts & equipment23%
  • Brakes14%
  • Steering12%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Z1000ltd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
111100%
122100%
132100%
141100%
15250%
162100%
172100%
18367%
19450%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (17)

Most common Kawasaki Z1000ltd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000ltd MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  3. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  4. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  5. Pilot lamp not fitted. (3 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  8. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  12. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  13. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z1000ltd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 1 1 100% 18,462
1997 1 15 87% 28,325
1993 1 15 67% 32,456
1990 1 1 100% 21,374
1982 6 22 95% 26,271
1981 6 57 81% 29,095
1980 1 4 100% 4,328

Kawasaki Z1000ltd reliability FAQ

Across 17 Kawasaki Z1000ltd vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000ltd MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Z1000ltd in our data has covered around 25,714 miles.

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