KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KLFA

1043cc Petrol Class 2

#55 of 5426 overall #5 of 592 KAWASAKIs #35 of 2787 other bikes

95.3%

first-time pass rate

2.6%

failed outright

8,511

median miles at test

1,060

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The ZX 1002 KLFA's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2023 (95.4% → 94.5%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage ZX 1002 KLFA passes first time 96.2% of the time; by 20k that's 90.8%.

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 KLFA

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	15	37.5	0.8×
tyres	7	17.5	1.0×
steering	7	17.5	1.4×
brakes	5	12.5	0.1×
audible warning (Horn)	3	7.5	1.5×
Identification of the vehicle	1	2.5	0.4×
structure and attachments	1	2.5	0.1×
suspension	1	2.5	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 KLFA 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 KLFA.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2020 (95.3% pass). Weakest: 2021 (95.0%).

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 1002 KLFA FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KLFA reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KLFA is more reliable than average for its class: 95.3% of its 1,060 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #55 of 5426 models.

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

lamps and reflectors — 38% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 1002 KLFA tests.

How many miles will a ZX 1002 KLFA last?

The median ZX 1002 KLFA shows 8,511 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 90.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.