Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE reliable? We analysed 1,104 real MOT tests across 278 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE 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 Dkf SE.
Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 178 | 90.4% | 4,744 | 8,658 | 12,653 |
| 2019 | 831 | 93.0% | 5,974 | 9,754 | 14,930 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE Last?
Based on 278 Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.0% MOT pass rate from 831 tests
90.4% MOT pass rate from 178 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 831 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.4% — 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 Dkf SE 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 Dkf SE THIS CAR | 92.3% | 1,104 | 9,594 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 |
| Triumph Sprint ST | 86.2% | 2,198 | 22,999 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kawasaki Klz 1000 Dkf SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 1,104 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 Dkf SE 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 Dkf SE owner drives around 1,692 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.