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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf

91 vehicles · 609 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 91 Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf vehicles and 609 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,376 miles.

91
Vehicles
609
MOT tests
1,345
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf problem areas

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

  • Emissions & nuisance25%
  • Other25%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Brakes11%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Steering3%

Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
23100%
37392%
46983%
56087%
65593%
75190%
86289%
95786%
105494%
115086%
123694%
133291%

Fuel types: Petrol (91)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (62 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (18 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (12 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  8. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (8 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  10. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  11. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (7 times)
  12. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (6 times)
  13. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
  14. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
  15. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)

Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2014 2 26 77% 15,919
2013 64 577 90% 15,346

Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf reliability FAQ

Across 91 Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf in our data has covered around 15,376 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 1000 ddf

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