MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f reliable?

Across 258 Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

258 vehicles · 2,043 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 258 Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f vehicles and 2,043 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,693 miles.

258

Vehicles

2,043

MOT tests

1,160

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f MOT tests:

Other46%
Brakes18%
Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
Emissions & nuisance12%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Lamps & electrical9%
Body & structure5%
Steering4%

Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	167	87%
4	160	85%
5	158	89%
6	148	86%
7	142	91%
8	143	87%
9	139	89%
10	132	89%
11	127	91%
12	102	89%
13	119	87%
14	129	85%
15	107	90%
16	107	90%
17	85	88%
18	51	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (255), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (99 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (97 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (44 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (41 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (36 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (35 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (29 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (29 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (28 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (24 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (20 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (15 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (13 times)

Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	2	23	87%	16,588
2010	1	6	83%	5,696
2009	38	406	88%	18,043
2008	127	1,545	88%	19,284
2007	3	36	89%	16,533

Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f reliability FAQ

Across 258 Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f in our data has covered around 18,693 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 1000 b8f

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	167	87%
4	160	85%
5	158	89%
6	148	86%
7	142	91%
8	143	87%
9	139	89%
10	132	89%
11	127	91%
12	102	89%
13	119	87%
14	129	85%
15	107	90%
16	107	90%
17	85	88%
18	51	88%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	167	87%
4	160	85%
5	158	89%
6	148	86%
7	142	91%
8	143	87%
9	139	89%
10	132	89%
11	127	91%
12	102	89%
13	119	87%
14	129	85%
15	107	90%
16	107	90%
17	85	88%
18	51	88%