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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf

65 vehicles · 162 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 65 Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf vehicles and 162 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,910 miles.

65
Vehicles
162
MOT tests
1,540
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf MOT tests:

  • Emissions & nuisance36%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
  • Lamps & electrical26%
  • Other10%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Brakes5%
  • Steering2%

Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34988%
44493%
54293%
62291%

Fuel types: Petrol (63), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (19 times)
  2. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  6. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre depth at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Front tyre (2 times)
  9. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  12. Front mudguard broken but secure (2 times)
  13. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  15. Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth at 1.6 mm central (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 2 100% 1,624
2021 7 18 83% 5,360
2020 45 137 92% 8,405

Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf reliability FAQ

Across 65 Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf in our data has covered around 7,910 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 1002 elf

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