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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx1000-b

5 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Zx1000-b vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000-b has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,920 miles.

5
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
2,227
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx1000-b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000-b MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Steering13%
  • Brakes11%
  • Visibility9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Kawasaki Zx1000-b pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
141100%
151100%
161100%
17475%
18560%
19580%
20450%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Zx1000-b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000-b MOT tests:

  1. Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  6. Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
  7. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  9. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  14. Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) (1 times)
  15. Centre Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx1000-b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1992 1 3 100% 43,188
1989 2 10 70% 44,710
1988 2 10 60% 48,496

Kawasaki Zx1000-b reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Zx1000-b vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000-b MOT issues are: Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5); Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Zx1000-b in our data has covered around 45,920 miles.

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