Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Kawasaki Klz?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Kawasaki Klz?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Kawasaki Klz?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Kawasaki Klz reliable?

Based on MOT data from 150 vehicles, the 2014 Kawasaki Klz has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Kawasaki Klz?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Kawasaki Klz are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.6% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (17.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Kawasaki Klz?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Klz (2014)

150 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.8% first-time pass rate

2014 Kawasaki Klz

CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2014 Kawasaki Klz. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2014 Kawasaki Klz — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.75

Over 8.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

15k

Middle half: 10k–25k

For context

These stats describe 150 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 150 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 41%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.6%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 13.8%

Drive chain slightly loose · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 11.9%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 7.8%

Exhaust noisy

Other issues 7.4%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 150 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Kawasaki Klz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,235

typical

9,677

low mileage

25,440

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Kawasaki Klz vehicles fall between 9,677 and 25,440 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,677 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,677–25,440 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Kawasaki Klzs sit.

⚠ Over 34,344 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Kawasaki Klz — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Kawasaki Klzs are still being driven.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.75

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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