MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 10 r
5 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Zx 10 r vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 10 r has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,974 miles.
5
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
1,000
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 10 r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 10 r MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Steering15%
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Seatbelts & equipment15%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes8%
Kawasaki Zx 10 r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 10 r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 10 r MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Bike presented for test with front & rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements - implications explained to customer. (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx 10 r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 17,889 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,014 |
| 2005 | 3 | 17 | 82% | 11,322 |
Kawasaki Zx 10 r reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Zx 10 r 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 Zx 10 r MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 10 r in our data has covered around
10,974 miles.
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