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:
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Other117%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
Kawasaki Z1000r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Kawasaki Z1000r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000r MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
- Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Chain guard missing (1 times)
- Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
- Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z1000r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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