Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf Se
MotorcycleFrom 317 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, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| a lamp likely to become detached | 1 |
| headlamp ‘dip’ switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92.8% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Klz 1000 Dkf Ses tested had between 5,240 and 14,548 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,314 median miles, the Klz 1000 Dkf Se has 0.08 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 Dkf Se MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf Se has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 317 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf Se?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf Se is steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf Se at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf Se is 10,314 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,240 and 14,548 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.