KAWASAKI KLZ 1000 DKF SE

1043cc Petrol Class 2

#454 of 5426 overall #51 of 592 KAWASAKIs #281 of 2787 other bikes

92.1%

first-time pass rate

4.9%

failed outright

8,905

median miles at test

813

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2022–2025

The KLZ 1000 DKF SE's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.5 points since 2022, 94.1% to 90.6%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the KLZ 1000 DKF SE's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage KLZ 1000 DKF SE passes first time 92.9% of the time; by 20k that's 88.5%.

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 KLZ 1000 DKF SE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	16	27.6	1.3×
brakes	9	15.5	0.2×
steering	9	15.5	2.7×
suspension	9	15.5	1.3×
tyres	7	12.1	1.3×
structure and attachments	4	6.9	0.5×
wheels	2	3.4	4.1×
audible warning (Horn)	2	3.4	1.3×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the KLZ 1000 DKF SE beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k 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 KLZ 1000 DKF SE.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2019 (93.0% pass). Weakest: 2020 (87.4%).

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.

KAWASAKI KLZ 1000 DKF SE FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI KLZ 1000 DKF SE reliable?

The KAWASAKI KLZ 1000 DKF SE is more reliable than average for its class: 92.1% of its 813 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #454 of 5426 models.

What does a KLZ 1000 DKF SE fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 28% of all defects recorded against failed KLZ 1000 DKF SE tests.

How many miles will a KLZ 1000 DKF SE last?

The median KLZ 1000 DKF SE shows 8,905 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 88.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.