KAWASAKI ZR 1000 DAF

1043cc Petrol Class 2

#1748 of 5426 overall #206 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1058 of 2787 other bikes

87.5%

first-time pass rate

5.4%

failed outright

10,152

median miles at test

2,681

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The ZR 1000 DAF's first-time pass rate has risen 3.9 points since 2013, 85.6% to 89.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZR 1000 DAF's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZR 1000 DAF passes first time 88.7% of the time; by 30k that's 75.3%.

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 ZR 1000 DAF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	92	34.6	1.2×
lighting and signalling	40	15	0.3×
brakes	24	9	0.1×
reg plates and vin	24	9	1.0×
structure and attachments	20	7.5	1.0×
tyres and wheels	19	7.1	0.3×
tyres	15	5.6	0.6×
suspension	13	4.9	0.5×
Identification of the vehicle	11	4.1	1.8×
steering and suspension	8	3	0.1×

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 ZR 1000 DAF beats 2 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 ZR 1000 DAF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (91.4% pass). Weakest: 2010 (86.7%).

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 ZR 1000 DAF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZR 1000 DAF reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZR 1000 DAF is more reliable than average for its class: 87.5% of its 2,681 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1748 of 5426 models.

What does a ZR 1000 DAF fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 35% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 1000 DAF tests.

What is the best year of ZR 1000 DAF to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (91.4%) and 2010 worst (86.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZR 1000 DAF last?

The median ZR 1000 DAF shows 10,152 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 75.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.