Kawasaki KLZ MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Kawasaki KLZ tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely18.1%

   23 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.4%

   17 occurrences

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm10.2%

   13 occurrences

4. 4.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play8.7%

   11 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.9%

   10 occurrences

6. 6.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.1%

   9 occurrences

7. 7.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre6.3%

   8 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working6.3%

   8 occurrences

9. 9.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.3%

   8 occurrences

10. 10.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.5%

    7 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.5%

    7 occurrences

12. 12.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.9%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki KLZ tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.5%

   173 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.2%

   84 tests

3. 3.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.6%

   69 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   54 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.9%

   50 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%

   36 tests

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted1.3%

   35 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.2%

   31 tests

How wear changes the picture

KLZ pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The KLZ fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

17,174

Test classes

class 2: 2,642 · class 1: 5

Compare within the range

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• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki KLZ?

90.6% unadjusted, from 2,647 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki KLZ fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 18.1% of failed Kawasaki KLZ tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (13.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki KLZ usually have at its MOT?

17,174 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.