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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx1000mef

2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Zx1000mef vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000mef has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,442 miles.

2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
2,192
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx1000mef problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000mef MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical30%
  • Steering30%
  • Other17%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Emissions & nuisance13%
  • Body & structure4%

Kawasaki Zx1000mef pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
43100%
51100%
62100%
7367%
81100%
9367%
10367%
112100%
12250%
13250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx1000mef MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000mef MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  2. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (2 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sqared off (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sqared off (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Touching tank on the right on lock (2.1.4 (b)) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Front Engine mounting/bracket missing Both (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx1000mef pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2014 1 9 100% 33,247
2013 1 14 64% 23,638

Kawasaki Zx1000mef reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Zx1000mef vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000mef MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx1000mef in our data has covered around 28,442 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx1000mef

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