Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI Z1000J
998cc
Petrol
Class 2
77.7%
first-time pass rate
11.7%
failed outright
26,973
median miles at test
103
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a Z1000J
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 40.9 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 22.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 9.1 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 4.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 4.5 |
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 Z1000J 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 Z1000J.