Kawasaki Klz (2014)
2014 Kawasaki Klz
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2014 Kawasaki Klz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Kawasaki KLZ is a notably reliable bike, with a 91.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects show up in only 15.3% of vehicles, which is acceptable for a machine of this age. You're looking at a cohort that's been treated reasonably well, with a median mileage of just 15,235 miles for a ten-year-old bike, suggesting most examples haven't been thrashed.
When failures do occur, they're minor and spread across the fleet—averaging 0.75 failures per vehicle and 2.5 advisories—so there's no pattern of systemic weakness. Before committing to a purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the usual friction points (chain, sprockets, brake pads, and cables), but this model shouldn't give you sleepless nights.
What to check before buying a 2014 Kawasaki Klz
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Kawasaki Klz 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 2014 Kawasaki Klz vehicles fall between 9,677 and 25,440 miles.
2014 Kawasaki Klz — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 111 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Kawasaki Klz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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35.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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13.8%
Drive chain slightly loose
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12.8%
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
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11.9%
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy
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11.9%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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9.6%
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s)
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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