MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zl1000

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zl1000 reliable?

Across 164 Kawasaki Zl1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zl1000?

The typical Kawasaki Zl1000 in our data has covered around 31,179 miles.

164 vehicles · 1,243 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 164 Kawasaki Zl1000 vehicles and 1,243 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl1000 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,179 miles.

164

Vehicles

1,243

MOT tests

757

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zl1000 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl1000 MOT tests:

Other77%
Brakes12%
Steering8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Lamps & electrical6%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Zl1000 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zl1000's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	10	80%
4	7	86%
5	11	73%
6	7	100%
7	4	100%
8	7	86%
9	7	100%
10	7	86%
11	7	86%
12	7	100%
13	5	100%
14	7	100%
15	10	80%
16	9	78%
17	19	74%
18	43	93%
19	86	81%
20	83	78%

Fuel types: Petrol (162), Diesel (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zl1000 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl1000 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (28 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (26 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (21 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (17 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (15 times)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (13 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (13 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (11 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (9 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (9 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (8 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (8 times)

Kawasaki Zl1000 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	1	1	100%	22,230
2009	1	12	92%	10,330
2008	1	7	86%	7,306
2006	1	17	94%	31,870
2005	1	18	78%	48,685
2004	1	6	83%	18,342
2003	3	26	92%	24,294
2001	1	6	83%	37,889
1997	1	2	100%	26,474
1996	1	8	88%	36,372
1995	1	1	100%	11,988
1994	1	1	100%	18,612
1993	2	8	100%	33,580
1992	1	2	100%	26,511
1991	2	2	100%	3,936
1990	4	41	98%	16,962
1989	14	127	85%	36,813
1988	35	273	88%	31,400
1987	81	660	83%	33,185
1986	6	10	90%	22,832
1985	2	3	67%	16,916
1980	1	1	100%	7,401
1979	2	11	73%	88,615

Kawasaki Zl1000 reliability FAQ

Across 164 Kawasaki Zl1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl1000 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zl1000 in our data has covered around 31,179 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zl1000

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