MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf reliable?

Across 241 Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

241 vehicles · 1,898 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 241 Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf vehicles and 1,898 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,285 miles.

241

Vehicles

1,898

MOT tests

1,677

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
Other26%
Brakes19%
Lamps & electrical13%
Body & structure11%
Emissions & nuisance10%
Steering7%
Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	6	83%
3	223	90%
4	197	91%
5	191	94%
6	179	93%
7	164	93%
8	165	93%
9	174	90%
10	164	90%
11	172	89%
12	147	90%
13	83	89%
14	6	83%

Fuel types: Petrol (238), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (52 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (51 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (50 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (34 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (32 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (21 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (17 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (15 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (9 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2014	5	48	90%	25,786
2013	185	1,701	91%	19,629
2012	13	123	90%	28,465

Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf reliability FAQ

Across 241 Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf in our data has covered around 20,285 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1000 gdf

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