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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf

1,110 vehicles · 4,603 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,110 Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf vehicles and 4,603 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,765 miles.

1,110
Vehicles
4,603
MOT tests
1,864
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
  • Brakes22%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Body & structure12%
  • Emissions & nuisance12%
  • Steering9%
  • Other4%
  • Identification & plates3%

Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22793%
31,02893%
41,00793%
597794%
693294%
754693%
85192%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,101), Other (9)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (174 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (118 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (115 times)
  4. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (107 times)
  5. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (51 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (49 times)
  7. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (43 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (36 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (27 times)
  10. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (24 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (24 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
  13. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (18 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (17 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 1 100% 8,720
2021 9 26 85% 11,151
2020 136 485 94% 12,039
2019 790 3,513 93% 12,582
2018 111 545 95% 15,412

Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf reliability FAQ

Across 1,110 Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf in our data has covered around 12,765 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1000 wkf

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