Kawasaki Z1000 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.5 points below 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 Z1000 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 severely21.6%

   11 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear19.6%

   10 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements13.7%

   7 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.8%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play9.8%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective7.8%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps7.8%

   4 occurrences

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.8%

   4 occurrences

9. 9.A wheel bearing excessively rough7.8%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.9%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.9%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.9%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki Z1000 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted14.9%

   116 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.8%

   45 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.0%

   31 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.4%

   26 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.0%

   23 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.4%

   19 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.1%

   16 tests

8. 8.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.7%

   13 tests

What gets tested

The Z1000 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,214

Test classes

class 2: 776

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki Z1000?

86.1% unadjusted, from 776 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki Z1000 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 21.6% of failed Kawasaki Z1000 tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (19.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki Z1000 usually have at its MOT?

23,214 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.