Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI KZ1000LTD
1000cc
Petrol
Class 2
83.1%
first-time pass rate
3.1%
failed outright
23,961
median miles at test
65
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a KZ1000LTD
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
1 | 50 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 50 |
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 KZ1000LTD 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 KZ1000LTD.