Kawasaki Zx 1000
Based on 30 Kawasaki Zx 1000 vehicles and 316 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1000 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,745 miles.
Kawasaki Zx 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1000 MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Brakes13%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Kawasaki Zx 1000 pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki Zx 1000's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 29 | 86% |
| 4 | 30 | 87% |
| 5 | 26 | 92% |
| 6 | 29 | 76% |
| 7 | 28 | 79% |
| 8 | 28 | 75% |
| 9 | 25 | 88% |
| 10 | 22 | 82% |
| 11 | 16 | 88% |
| 12 | 21 | 86% |
| 13 | 16 | 94% |
| 14 | 11 | 91% |
| 15 | 12 | 83% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (30)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1000 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (4 times)
Kawasaki Zx 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 4,995 |
| 2014 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 25,272 |
| 2012 | 5 | 54 | 81% | 21,071 |
| 2011 | 6 | 46 | 93% | 78,078 |
| 2009 | 4 | 38 | 95% | 9,963 |
| 2008 | 4 | 49 | 71% | 25,368 |
| 2007 | 2 | 26 | 85% | 14,301 |
| 2006 | 3 | 47 | 74% | 26,811 |
| 2005 | 3 | 32 | 78% | 23,181 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 28,377 |
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