Kawasaki ZX-10R MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

1.2 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 ZX-10R tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements21.6%

   11 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements19.6%

   10 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely15.7%

   8 occurrences

4. 4.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps11.8%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm9.8%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear9.8%

   5 occurrences

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

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps5.9%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.9%

   3 occurrences

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

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement3.9%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.On a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel3.9%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki ZX-10R tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted15.9%

   119 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.0%

   45 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely3.7%

   28 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.7%

   28 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.2%

   24 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.9%

   14 tests

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

   12 tests

8. 8.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.2%

   9 tests

What gets tested

The ZX-10R fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,146

Test classes

class 2: 748

Compare within the range

Other Kawasaki motorcycles

• Kawasaki ZX89.7%
• Kawasaki ZR88.3%
• Kawasaki EX84.4%
• Kawasaki ER87.2%
• Kawasaki ZX-6R81.4% raw
• Kawasaki KLE87.5%
• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki ZX-10R?

87.7% unadjusted, from 748 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki ZX-10R fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 21.6% of failed Kawasaki ZX-10R tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (19.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki ZX-10R usually have at its MOT?

23,146 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.