MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f reliable?

Across 67 Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

67 vehicles · 475 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 67 Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f vehicles and 475 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,489 miles.

Vehicles

475

MOT tests

1,059

Avg miles / year

0.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f MOT tests:

Other56%
Brakes20%
Emissions & nuisance12%
Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
Lamps & electrical9%
Seatbelts & equipment7%
Body & structure7%
Identification & plates2%

Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	44	89%
4	44	82%
5	38	97%
6	38	87%
7	32	88%
8	35	86%
9	31	90%
10	25	96%
11	29	83%
12	16	94%
13	25	88%
14	23	91%
15	26	85%
16	22	91%
17	24	88%
18	14	86%
19	3	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (66), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (12 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (11 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (5 times)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (4 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	26	249	90%	12,669
2007	19	220	87%	19,932

Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f reliability FAQ

Across 67 Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f in our data has covered around 15,489 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f

See how the Kawasaki Zr 1000 c7f stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	44	89%
4	44	82%
5	38	97%
6	38	87%
7	32	88%
8	35	86%
9	31	90%
10	25	96%
11	29	83%
12	16	94%
13	25	88%
14	23	91%
15	26	85%
16	22	91%
17	24	88%
18	14	86%
19	3	67%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	44	89%
4	44	82%
5	38	97%
6	38	87%
7	32	88%
8	35	86%
9	31	90%
10	25	96%
11	29	83%
12	16	94%
13	25	88%
14	23	91%
15	26	85%
16	22	91%
17	24	88%
18	14	86%
19	3	67%