KAWASAKI ZX 1002 BJF SX SE

998cc Petrol Class 2

#213 of 5426 overall #20 of 592 KAWASAKIs #130 of 2787 other bikes

93.7%

first-time pass rate

3.1%

failed outright

9,193

median miles at test

1,693

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2021–2025

The ZX 1002 BJF SX SE's first-time pass rate has risen 2.2 points since 2021, 92.1% to 94.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZX 1002 BJF SX SE's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZX 1002 BJF SX SE passes first time 94.4% of the time; by 20k that's 94.1%.

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 1002 BJF SX SE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	19	26.4	0.6×
tyres	14	19.4	1.0×
Identification of the vehicle	13	18.1	3.3×
brakes	8	11.1	0.1×
structure and attachments	7	9.7	0.6×
suspension	6	8.3	0.5×
steering	3	4.2	0.4×
audible warning (Horn)	2	2.8	0.6×

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 1002 BJF SX SE beats 4 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 1002 BJF SX SE.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2019 (94.3% pass). Weakest: 2018 (93.5%).

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 1002 BJF SX SE FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZX 1002 BJF SX SE reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZX 1002 BJF SX SE is more reliable than average for its class: 93.7% of its 1,693 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #213 of 5426 models.

What does a ZX 1002 BJF SX SE fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 26% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 1002 BJF SX SE tests.

What is the best year of ZX 1002 BJF SX SE to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (94.3%) and 2018 worst (93.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZX 1002 BJF SX SE last?

The median ZX 1002 BJF SX SE shows 9,193 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 94.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.