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Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf reliable? We analysed 1,013 real MOT tests across 202 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,013 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.1%
Typical Mileage
10,844mi
Annual Mileage
1,733mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf.

Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.1%
2019
92.9%
2018
95%
2017

Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Valve stem seriously damaged 4
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar 1

Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
786 mi/yr
Typical
1,733 mi/yr
Average
2,307 mi/yr
Heavy usage
3,084 mi/yr

Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2019 159 93.1% 5,676 10,231 15,843
2018 748 92.9% 6,632 10,914 17,118
2017 60 95.0% 8,288 11,249 15,399

How Long Does a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf Last?

Based on 202 Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.4 years
Median
7.0 years

Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
10,844 mi
75th Percentile
17,004 mi
95th Percentile
27,060 mi
Max Recorded
219,963 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2017

95.0% MOT pass rate from 60 tests

Year to avoid
2018

92.9% MOT pass rate from 748 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.0% across 60 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf THIS CAR 93.1% 1,013 10,844 mi — yrs
Kawasaki ZX-6R 81.7% 204,826 19,965 mi 31 yrs
Kawasaki ZX-9R 83.7% 103,150 22,736 mi 32 yrs
Kawasaki ER5 81.2% 65,763 22,023 mi 30 yrs
Lexmoto Urban 125 Lj 125 T-16 76.8% 518 9,113 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf?

The Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 1,013 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf owner drives around 1,733 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf reliable?
Based on 1,013 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf has a 93.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf does around 1,733 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf is 2017 with a 95.0% pass rate across 60 tests.