Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf (2018)
2018 Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf
CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2018 Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Kawasaki KLZ 1000 is a genuinely reliable bike, with a 90.8% first-time MOT pass rate that beats the UK average of 80% by a clear margin. Only 6.8% of these machines have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests sound engineering across the cohort.
These bikes are running at modest mileage for their age—a median of 10,524 miles suggests they're either well-maintained or not thrashed—and they're failing inspections on just 0.36 items per vehicle on average, which is excellent. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection to check the chain, sprockets and brake fluid condition, as the 1.3 advisories per bike hint that minor maintenance items tend to crop up, but overall this is a solid, dependable machine.
What to check before buying a 2018 Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 143 | 90.7% | 0.36 |
| Other (3%) | 5 | 95% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf vehicles fall between 6,709 and 16,372 miles.
2018 Kawasaki Klz 1000 Bjf — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 126 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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