KAWASAKI GTR1000
Pass rate over time
The GTR1000's first-time pass rate has risen 2.3 points since 2006, 84.4% to 86.7%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage GTR1000 passes first time 92.3% of the time; by 40k that's 75.6%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a GTR1000
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
30 | 33 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
19 | 20.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
16 | 17.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
12 | 13.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 6.6 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
3 | 3.3 |
| driving controls |
|
2 | 2.2 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 1.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 1.1 |
| sidecar |
|
1 | 1.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the GTR1000 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 GTR1000.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1989 (82.4% pass). Weakest: 1989 (82.4%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.