Kawasaki Z1000 (2007)
2007 Kawasaki Z1000
CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2007 Kawasaki Z1000. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 passes its MOT first time at 88.8%, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 13.6% of these bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a solid safety picture for a bike now 17 years old. The relatively low median mileage of 10,666 suggests most examples have been looked after rather than thrashed, which explains the strong pass rate.
When failures do occur, they average 1.41 per vehicle and advisories run at 4.6, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—typical for a middling-condition superbike of this age. If you're considering one, check the service history closely and budget for brake and suspension work, but the numbers suggest the Z1000 repays decent maintenance with reliable MOT outcomes.
What to check before buying a 2007 Kawasaki Z1000
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 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 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 2007 Kawasaki Z1000 vehicles fall between 7,167 and 16,797 miles.
2007 Kawasaki Z1000 — Still on the Road
71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Kawasaki Z1000
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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52.4%
Exhaust noisy
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52.1%
Exhaust noisy
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32.8%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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22.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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19%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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