Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf?

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 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf?

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 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf?

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 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 281 vehicles, the 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf?

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 Zr 1000 Daf (2010)

281 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.9% first-time pass rate

2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf

CarHunch analysed 281 real MOT records for the 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2010 Kawasaki ZR-1000 DAF has a first-time MOT pass rate of 61.8%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes need more work to stay roadworthy. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 7.5%, so safety-critical failures aren't a widespread problem, though buyers should still expect higher-than-average maintenance costs.

At nearly 12,000 miles on average, these bikes are running relatively high mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.77 failures and 2.3 advisories per test, indicating wear accumulation rather than catastrophic issues. Before buying, have an independent mechanic inspect the clutch, transmission, and suspension closely, as these middleweight naked bikes tend to develop niggles that push them toward fails rather than outright defects.

We have limited data for the 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

89.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.77

Over 6.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–15k

For context

These stats describe 281 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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Based on MOT data from 281 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	275	89.9%	0.77

Colour Breakdown

Based on 489 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 48.5%

237

White 39.7%

194

Brown 10.2%

Green 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf 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.

9,920

typical

6,765

low mileage

15,298

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf vehicles fall between 6,765 and 15,298 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,765 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.

✓ 6,765–15,298 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Dafs sit.

⚠ Over 20,652 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Daf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 59% of 2010 Kawasaki Zr 1000 Dafs are still active.

92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% 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.
* 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

6.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.77

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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