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:
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Other86%
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Seatbelts & equipment23%
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Brakes14%
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Steering12%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Z1000ltd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000ltd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000ltd MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Pilot lamp not fitted. (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1000ltd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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