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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h

12 vehicles · 214 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h vehicles and 214 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,880 miles.

12
Vehicles
214
MOT tests
966
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h MOT tests:

  • Other40%
  • Brakes19%
  • Emissions & nuisance17%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Seatbelts & equipment10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Steering1%

Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31493%
41385%
51292%
61392%
79100%
81292%
911100%
101191%
1110100%
121292%
131385%
149100%
15989%
161182%
175100%
1810100%
198100%
20978%

Fuel types: Petrol (12)

Most common Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (17 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
  6. Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
  7. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  10. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  11. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  12. Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b) (3 times)
  13. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  15. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 13 85% 22,778
2004 2 37 92% 30,700
2003 9 164 92% 41,153

Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h reliability FAQ

Across 12 Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr1000 a1h in our data has covered around 37,880 miles.

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