Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf
MotorcycleFrom 209 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering. The top issue, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, caused 2 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 1 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 1 |
| handlebar grip insecure to handlebar | 1 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 94.5% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Klz 1000 Bjfs tested had between 8,746 and 18,605 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,058 median miles, the Klz 1000 Bjf has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf has a 94.3% MOT pass rate based on 209 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf is steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf is 13,058 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,746 and 18,605 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.