KAWASAKI ZX 1000 WJF

1043cc Petrol Class 2

#343 of 5426 overall #37 of 592 KAWASAKIs #211 of 2787 other bikes

92.7%

first-time pass rate

2.8%

failed outright

8,968

median miles at test

4,296

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2020–2025

The ZX 1000 WJF's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2020 (91.7% → 92.6%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZX 1000 WJF passes first time 94.6% of the time; by 30k that's 81.7%.

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 ZX 1000 WJF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	58	28.6	0.6×
tyres	44	21.7	1.2×
brakes	43	21.2	0.2×
structure and attachments	17	8.4	0.5×
suspension	14	6.9	0.4×
steering	13	6.4	0.6×
Identification of the vehicle	6	3	0.6×
audible warning (Horn)	5	2.5	0.6×
wheels	3	1.5	1.2×

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 ZX 1000 WJF 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 ZX 1000 WJF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2019 (93.7% pass). Weakest: 2017 (91.0%).

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 ZX 1000 WJF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZX 1000 WJF reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZX 1000 WJF is more reliable than average for its class: 92.7% of its 4,296 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #343 of 5426 models.

What does a ZX 1000 WJF fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 29% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 1000 WJF tests.

What is the best year of ZX 1000 WJF to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (93.7%) and 2017 worst (91.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZX 1000 WJF last?

The median ZX 1000 WJF shows 8,968 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 81.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.