MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f
11 vehicles · 105 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f vehicles and 105 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,603 miles.
11
Vehicles
105
MOT tests
1,123
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Brakes17%
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Emissions & nuisance13%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Identification & plates6%
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Steering2%
Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 75% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 10 | 90% |
| 6 | 12 | 83% |
| 7 | 9 | 89% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- aftermarket silencer fitted (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 42 | 86% | 11,996 |
| 2008 | 6 | 63 | 84% | 16,776 |
Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1000 e8f in our data has covered around
14,603 miles.
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