MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 1000a1
823 vehicles · 223 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 823 Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 vehicles and 223 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,516 miles.
823
Vehicles
223
MOT tests
1,756
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Steering21%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 13 | 69% |
| 20 | 45 | 73% |
Fuel types: Petrol (820), Other (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 16,756 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 30,484 |
| 1994 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 40,671 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 23,160 |
| 1987 | 9 | 41 | 76% | 40,652 |
| 1986 | 45 | 150 | 79% | 37,853 |
Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 reliability FAQ
Across 823 Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 1000a1 in our data has covered around
37,516 miles.
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