Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI GPZ1000RX
998cc
Petrol
Class 2
83.7%
first-time pass rate
10.5%
failed outright
39,431
median miles at test
86
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a GPZ1000RX
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
6 | 33.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 16.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 11.1 |
| wheels |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 5.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 5.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the GPZ1000RX beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO, HONDA CB1300).
TRIUMPH
SPEED TRIPLE
85.6% pass · 74.6k tests
APRILIA
TUONO
88.4% pass · 34.7k tests
HONDA
CB1300
89.3% pass · 25.9k tests
TRIUMPH
TRIDENT
85.0% pass · 23.9k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the GPZ1000RX.