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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf

56 vehicles · 233 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 56 Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf vehicles and 233 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 6,437 miles.

56
Vehicles
233
MOT tests
922
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf problem areas

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

  • Emissions & nuisance37%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
  • Other17%
  • Lamps & electrical15%
  • Identification & plates7%
  • Brakes6%
  • Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
34198%
44293%
54092%
64095%
73987%
819100%
91080%

Fuel types: Petrol (56)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (31 times)
  2. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (12 times)
  3. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  6. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (3 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  8. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (2 times)
  10. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  15. advised chain slightly loose (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 1 100% 2,432
2020 2 6 83% 2,111
2019 5 17 100% 8,703
2018 11 53 96% 4,945
2017 33 156 92% 7,282

Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf reliability FAQ

Across 56 Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf 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 xhf in our data has covered around 6,437 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1000 xhf

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