Kawasaki Zx-10R
MotorcycleFrom 1,129 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 and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 16 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 | 16 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 15 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 12 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 11 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 9 |
| audible warning not working | 7 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 5 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 82.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2008 | 91.5% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2007 | 84.5% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
| 2006 | 91.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate showing an incorrect registration |
2 earlier years
| 2005 | 90.5% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |
| 2004 | 86.5% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zx-10Rs tested had between 10,650 and 27,091 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,524 median miles, the Zx-10R has 0.058 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-10R MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zx-10R has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 1,129 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zx-10R?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zx-10R is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 16 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-10R at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zx-10R is 20,524 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,650 and 27,091 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.