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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf

111 vehicles · 242 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 111 Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf vehicles and 242 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,734 miles.

111
Vehicles
242
MOT tests
1,136
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf problem areas

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

  • Emissions & nuisance24%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
  • Lamps & electrical23%
  • Other23%
  • Brakes14%
  • Identification & plates6%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Steering2%

Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
36187%
43887%
53992%
63194%
73291%
82789%
91292%
10250%

Fuel types: Petrol (111)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (18 times)
  2. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (15 times)
  3. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
  8. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (3 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
  13. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  14. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  15. Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 2 8 88% 18,091
2018 6 30 83% 9,530
2017 41 192 91% 10,625
2016 2 12 75% 8,409

Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf reliability FAQ

Across 111 Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION; Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf in our data has covered around 10,734 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1000 shf

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