KAWASAKI Z1000ST
Pass rate over time
The Z1000ST's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.3 points since 2006, 76.3% to 71.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage Z1000ST passes first time 89.5% of the time; by 50k that's 83.3%.
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 Z1000ST
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
28 | 38.9 |
| brakes |
|
18 | 25 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
7 | 9.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
7 | 9.7 |
| body and structure |
|
5 | 6.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 2.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 2.8 |
| steering |
|
2 | 2.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 1.4 |
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 Z1000ST beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO, HONDA CB1300).
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 Z1000ST.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1981 (85.0% pass). Weakest: 1980 (80.8%).
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.