KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KMFAN
Pass rate over time
The ZX 1002 KMFAN's first-time pass rate has risen 2.7 points since 2024, 93.0% to 95.7%.
What fails on a ZX 1002 KMFAN
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 30 | 0.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 20 | 0.9× |
| brakes |
|
5 | 16.7 | 0.1× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 13.3 | 0.7× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 6.7 | 1.3× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 6.7 | 0.4× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.3 | 0.8× |
| wheels |
|
1 | 3.3 | 2.6× |
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
On first-time pass rate the ZX 1002 KMFAN beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 KMFAN.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (94.5% pass). Weakest: 2021 (94.5%).
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 KMFAN FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KMFAN reliable?
The KAWASAKI ZX 1002 KMFAN is more reliable than average for its class: 94.6% of its 644 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #110 of 5426 models.
What does a ZX 1002 KMFAN fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 30% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 1002 KMFAN tests.