MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1000-a2
365 vehicles · 141 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 365 Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 vehicles and 141 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 51,750 miles.
365
Vehicles
141
MOT tests
937
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Steering18%
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Brakes10%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Visibility1%
Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 23 | 74% |
| 20 | 15 | 87% |
Fuel types: Petrol (364), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Number plate light not working (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 123,217 |
| 1988 | 4 | 16 | 81% | 46,564 |
| 1987 | 27 | 110 | 81% | 51,241 |
Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 reliability FAQ
Across 365 Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1000-a2 in our data has covered around
51,750 miles.
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