MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef
35 vehicles · 108 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 35 Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef vehicles and 108 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,511 miles.
35
Vehicles
108
MOT tests
1,291
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Other27%
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Brakes14%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Body & structure11%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering3%
Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 7 | 86% |
| 3 | 12 | 83% |
| 4 | 10 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 11 | 82% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 88% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (31), Other (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Horn control insecure (7.7 (b)) (1 times)
- Indicators flashing quickly but not more than 120 times per minute. (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 49 | 90% | 18,144 |
| 2013 | 5 | 46 | 96% | 20,354 |
Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef reliability FAQ
Across 35 Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 1000 lef in our data has covered around
18,511 miles.
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