MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z1000p
6 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Z1000p vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000p has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,759 miles.
6
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
253
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z1000p problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000p MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Brakes26%
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Steering16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Kawasaki Z1000p pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000p MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000p MOT tests:
- See seperate advisory sheet (3 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- rear drive chain has some tight spots when rotated (1 times)
- BLUE LIGHTS AND FORWARD FACING RED LIGHT MASKED OFF AT TIME OF TEST. (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1000p pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 16 | 100% | 23,052 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 58,573 |
| 1991 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 23,846 |
| 1989 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 61,437 |
| 1983 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 83,801 |
Kawasaki Z1000p reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Z1000p vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000p MOT issues are:
See seperate advisory sheet; Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki Z1000p in our data has covered around
45,759 miles.
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