MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1000-b2
128 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 128 Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,013 miles.
128
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
835
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering5%
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Brakes3%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 12 | 83% |
| 17 | 11 | 82% |
| 18 | 12 | 75% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (128)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 31,878 |
| 1990 | 14 | 68 | 87% | 44,786 |
| 1989 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 24,524 |
Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 reliability FAQ
Across 128 Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1000-b2 in our data has covered around
42,013 miles.
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