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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf

79 vehicles · 335 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 79 Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf vehicles and 335 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,473 miles.

79
Vehicles
335
MOT tests
1,368
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf problem areas

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

  • Other31%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
  • Emissions & nuisance18%
  • Seatbelts & equipment15%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Identification & plates2%

Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34892%
44190%
53889%
63694%
719100%
83190%
92889%
103187%
112990%
122383%
131191%

Fuel types: Petrol (79)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (31 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (20 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
  6. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  9. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  10. Aftermarket pipe fitted E Mark for road use (4 times)
  11. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  12. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (3 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (3 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 43 335 90% 16,473

Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf reliability FAQ

Across 79 Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf in our data has covered around 16,473 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf

See how the Kawasaki Zx 1000 jdf stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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