Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wkf
MotorcycleFrom 857 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Zx 1000 Wkfs fare better: 2020 models pass at 88.5% vs 94.2% for 2019.
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 significantly and obviously worn and rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps. The top issue, steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, 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.
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 2 |
| master cylinder defective but brake still operating | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
| rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 88.5% | master cylinder defective but brake still operating |
| 2019 | 94.2% | steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zx 1000 Wkfs tested had between 6,799 and 12,901 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,832 median miles, the Zx 1000 Wkf has 0.062 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 Wkf MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wkf has a 93.9% MOT pass rate based on 857 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wkf?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wkf is steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wkf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zx 1000 Wkf is 9,832 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,799 and 12,901 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.