MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1000-a3
86 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 86 Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,320 miles.
86
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
436
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 MOT tests:
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Other119%
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Brakes24%
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Steering19%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 33% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (85), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 MOT tests:
- Central Rear Rear number plate has slight wear but not affecting the reading of the letters (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Central Rear Rear reflector missing rear reflector fitted in correct location (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) (1 times)
- Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 36,125 |
| 1989 | 4 | 14 | 71% | 32,757 |
| 1988 | 4 | 10 | 90% | 39,933 |
Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 reliability FAQ
Across 86 Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 MOT issues are:
Central Rear Rear number plate has slight wear but not affecting the reading of the letters; Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Headlamp aim too low (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1000-a3 in our data has covered around
36,320 miles.
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