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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1000

30 vehicles · 316 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

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.

30
Vehicles
316
MOT tests
1,534
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1000 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1000 MOT tests:

  • Other56%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Brakes13%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Steering6%
  • 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)TestsPass rate
32986%
43087%
52692%
62976%
72879%
82875%
92588%
102282%
111688%
122186%
131694%
141191%
151283%
161080%
17475%
18450%
19450%

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:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  8. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  10. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  14. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
  15. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (4 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1000 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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

Kawasaki Zx 1000 reliability FAQ

Across 30 Kawasaki Zx 1000 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1000 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1000 in our data has covered around 31,745 miles.

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