Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F
MotorcycleFrom 275 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 3 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| a throttle control not functioning correctly | 1 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 89.6% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted |
| 2008 | 91.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zx 1000 E8Fs tested had between 13,635 and 28,963 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,359 median miles, the Zx 1000 E8F has 0.042 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 Zx 1000 E8F MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 275 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zx 1000 E8F is 22,359 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,635 and 28,963 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.