MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1000-b3
19 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,546 miles.
19
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
3,220
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Steering18%
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Brakes9%
Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 9 | 67% | 39,876 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 34,555 |
Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 reliability FAQ
Across 19 Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l); Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1000-b3 in our data has covered around
38,546 miles.
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