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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z1000r

16 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 16 Kawasaki Z1000r vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000r has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,805 miles.

16
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
1,212
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z1000r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000r MOT tests:

  • Other117%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Kawasaki Z1000r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1367%
22100%
34100%
43100%
51100%
62100%
71100%
81100%
141100%
151100%
16250%
171100%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (16)

Most common Kawasaki Z1000r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000r MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
  3. Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  7. Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
  8. Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Chain guard missing (1 times)
  10. Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
  11. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
  13. Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z1000r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 1 100% 34,972
2019 1 2 100% 56,064
2015 6 17 94% 52,127
2009 1 2 100% 49,315
2007 1 2 100% 10,033
2003 1 1 100% 33,991
1992 1 13 85% 40,051
1984 1 4 100% 44,091
1983 1 1 100% 28,498
1980 1 3 67% 21,782
1978 1 4 75% 85,330

Kawasaki Z1000r reliability FAQ

Across 16 Kawasaki Z1000r vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000r MOT issues are: Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c); Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a).

The typical Kawasaki Z1000r in our data has covered around 44,805 miles.

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