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2020 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Hlf MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Zr 1000 Hlf models manufactured in 2020, based on 35 real MOT test results.

91.4%
Pass Rate
8.6%
Fail Rate
35
Total Tests
6,091
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2020 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Hlf MOT Analysis

The 2020 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Hlf has an MOT pass rate of 91.4% based on 35 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,091 miles on the odometer. With a 8.6% failure rate, the 2020 Zr 1000 Hlf is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2020 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Hlf is Motorcycle steering, responsible for 2.9% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600.

⚠ Based on limited data (35 tests)

Top failures specific to 2020 models only. The overall Zr 1000 Hlf page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle steering 2.9%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Steering2.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 6,091 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle steering4.69% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle steering4.692.9%1

Mileage Statistics

6,091
Mean
8,422
Median
4,074
25th Percentile
10,171
75th Percentile
14.12% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2020 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Hlf has an MOT pass rate of 91.4% based on 35 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,091 miles on the odometer. With a 8.6% failure rate, the 2020 Zr 1000 Hlf is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2020 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Hlf, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With relatively low average mileage of 6,091 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle steering — 2.9% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 2020 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Hlf models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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