Kawasaki Zx 1000 Whf
MotorcycleFrom 663 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear, a transmission belt, chain and sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 5 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected | 1 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 92.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zx 1000 Whfs tested had between 7,136 and 17,798 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,061 median miles, the Zx 1000 Whf has 0.057 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 Whf MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Whf has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 663 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Whf?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Whf is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Whf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Whf is 13,061 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,136 and 17,798 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.