Kawasaki Klz 1000 Ckf
MotorcycleFrom 223 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, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured and a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall. The top issue, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall | 1 |
| brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall | 1 |
| a tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
| a tyre cords exposed or damaged | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| contaminated with oil, grease etc | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured |
Typical mileage
Half of all Klz 1000 Ckfs tested had between 7,462 and 15,631 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,685 median miles, the Klz 1000 Ckf has 0.088 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 Ckf MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Klz 1000 Ckf has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 223 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Ckf?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Ckf is steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Ckf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Ckf is 11,685 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,462 and 15,631 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.