Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wjf
MotorcycleFrom 1,100 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, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 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 | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 5 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 5 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93.4% | a throttle control not functioning correctly, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2018 | 92.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zx 1000 Wjfs tested had between 8,012 and 16,308 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,890 median miles, the Zx 1000 Wjf has 0.068 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 Wjf MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wjf has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,100 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wjf?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wjf is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wjf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wjf is 10,890 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,012 and 16,308 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.