KAWASAKI ZX1000-B1
Pass rate over time
The ZX1000-B1's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.5 points since 2006, 78.3% to 75.8%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ZX1000-B1 passes first time 86.5% of the time; by 50k that's 79.4%.
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 ZX1000-B1
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
40 | 37.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
22 | 20.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
12 | 11.3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 9.4 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
5 | 4.7 |
| Items Not Tested |
|
5 | 4.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 3.8 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 2.8 |
| body and structure |
|
3 | 2.8 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 1.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ZX1000-B1 beats 1 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 ZX1000-B1.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1989 (88.6% pass). Weakest: 1988 (81.0%).
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.