MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx1000sx
6 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Zx1000sx vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx1000sx has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,705 miles.
6
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
1,732
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx1000sx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx1000sx MOT tests:
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Other49%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering5%
Kawasaki Zx1000sx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Zx1000sx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx1000sx MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Chain adjustment out of line (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Exhaust silencer insecure Lower clamp corroded/broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx1000sx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 7,311 |
| 2011 | 5 | 55 | 84% | 31,783 |
Kawasaki Zx1000sx reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Zx1000sx vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx1000sx MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx1000sx in our data has covered around
27,705 miles.
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