MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx10r

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx10r reliable?

Across 156 Kawasaki Zx10r vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zx10r?

The typical Kawasaki Zx10r in our data has covered around 23,342 miles.

156 vehicles · 1,764 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 156 Kawasaki Zx10r vehicles and 1,764 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx10r has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,342 miles.

156

Vehicles

1,764

MOT tests

1,347

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx10r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx10r MOT tests:

Other62%
Brakes13%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Seatbelts & equipment10%
Lamps & electrical8%
Steering7%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Zx10r pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx10r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	0%
2	2	100%
3	142	87%
4	132	89%
5	129	90%
6	132	84%
7	140	82%
8	121	88%
9	110	86%
10	119	87%
11	98	91%
12	107	83%
13	101	79%
14	76	89%
15	64	92%
16	69	93%
17	55	85%
18	52	83%
19	46	78%
20	29	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (154), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx10r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx10r MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (85 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (67 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (44 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (42 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (37 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (33 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (29 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (21 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (18 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (16 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (13 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (12 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (12 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)

Kawasaki Zx10r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2014	1	7	100%	16,237
2012	3	13	92%	14,535
2011	7	65	92%	15,916
2010	5	47	91%	19,360
2009	21	217	88%	17,943
2008	14	140	91%	27,172
2007	19	236	89%	20,287
2006	29	353	84%	21,076
2005	31	424	86%	26,303
2004	19	212	83%	28,959
1999	1	16	69%	64,801
1989	4	31	97%	37,496

Kawasaki Zx10r reliability FAQ

Across 156 Kawasaki Zx10r vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx10r MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx10r in our data has covered around 23,342 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx10r

See how the Kawasaki Zx10r stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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