MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h
5 vehicles · 76 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h vehicles and 76 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,275 miles.
5
Vehicles
76
MOT tests
1,019
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Steering23%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Body & structure7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Identification & plates7%
Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (2 times)
- Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 21,602 |
| 2004 | 4 | 63 | 87% | 23,694 |
Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1000 c1h in our data has covered around
23,275 miles.
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