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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx1000e8f

6 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Kawasaki Zx1000e8f vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000e8f has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,433 miles.

6
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
1,557
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx1000e8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000e8f MOT tests:

  • Other57%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
  • Brakes15%
  • Seatbelts & equipment12%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Identification & plates1%

Kawasaki Zx1000e8f pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3771%
4888%
5967%
6875%
7580%
8875%
9875%
101060%
11475%
123100%
13580%
144100%
155100%
163100%
172100%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Kawasaki Zx1000e8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000e8f MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  8. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  12. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  13. number plate lamp flashing (2 times)
  14. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx1000e8f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 3 39 90% 29,280
2008 3 51 71% 19,662

Kawasaki Zx1000e8f reliability FAQ

Across 6 Kawasaki Zx1000e8f vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000e8f MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx1000e8f in our data has covered around 25,433 miles.

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