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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z1000sx

72 vehicles · 690 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 72 Kawasaki Z1000sx vehicles and 690 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z1000sx has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,674 miles.

72
Vehicles
690
MOT tests
1,523
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z1000sx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z1000sx MOT tests:

  • Other33%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical16%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Steering4%

Kawasaki Z1000sx pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Z1000sx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
37686%
46994%
57987%
66796%
77390%
86589%
95788%
105288%
114698%
123895%
133488%
142596%
15888%

Fuel types: Petrol (72)

Most common Kawasaki Z1000sx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z1000sx MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (22 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (20 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (19 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (12 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)
  7. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (11 times)
  8. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  9. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  11. Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a)) (5 times)
  12. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
  13. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (5 times)
  14. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)

Kawasaki Z1000sx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 2 15 73% 24,683
2017 2 12 100% 3,972
2016 5 33 88% 14,638
2015 7 51 94% 20,607
2014 8 80 91% 24,940
2012 17 180 89% 20,162
2011 31 319 92% 18,774

Kawasaki Z1000sx reliability FAQ

Across 72 Kawasaki Z1000sx vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z1000sx MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Z1000sx in our data has covered around 19,674 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z1000sx

See how the Kawasaki Z1000sx stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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