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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx1000gbf

5 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Zx1000gbf vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000gbf has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,870 miles.

5
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
1,115
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx1000gbf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000gbf MOT tests:

  • Other30%
  • Body & structure22%
  • Emissions & nuisance22%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical7%

Kawasaki Zx1000gbf pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3771%
4580%
55100%
65100%
74100%
8683%
95100%
105100%
114100%
123100%
135100%
145100%
152100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Zx1000gbf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000gbf MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
  2. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
  9. Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  12. Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led 50% working (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  15. Front Upper Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx1000gbf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 5 61 93% 20,870

Kawasaki Zx1000gbf reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Zx1000gbf vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000gbf MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx1000gbf in our data has covered around 20,870 miles.

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