KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KLF

1043cc Petrol Class 2

#92 of 5426 overall #9 of 592 KAWASAKIs #60 of 2787 other bikes

94.8%

first-time pass rate

2.4%

failed outright

7,587

median miles at test

1,113

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2023–2025

The ZX 1002 KLF's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2023 (94.5% → 94.4%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZX 1002 KLF passes first time 96.7% of the time; by 20k that's 85.7%.

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 1002 KLF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
tyres	9	27.3	1.1×
lamps and reflectors	6	18.2	0.3×
audible warning (Horn)	6	18.2	2.9×
steering	5	15.2	1.1×
brakes	4	12.1	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	1	3	0.4×
structure and attachments	1	3	0.1×
suspension	1	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 ZX 1002 KLF 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 KLF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2020 (94.8% pass). Weakest: 2021 (94.7%).

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 ZX 1002 KLF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KLF reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KLF is more reliable than average for its class: 94.8% of its 1,113 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #92 of 5426 models.

What does a ZX 1002 KLF fail its MOT on most?

tyres — 27% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 1002 KLF tests.

How many miles will a ZX 1002 KLF last?

The median ZX 1002 KLF shows 7,587 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 85.7% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.