Kawasaki Zx 1000 Faf (2011)
2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Faf
CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Faf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Kawasaki ZX-1000 sportbike has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 54.2%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for this age and model. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively rare at 9.2%, so safety-critical failures aren't the main problem—instead, you're looking at cumulative wear on lights, exhaust systems, and suspension components.
The median mileage of 11,956 is reasonable for a 13-year-old bike, suggesting most examples haven't been thrashed, yet owners still rack up an average of 0.57 failures and 2.1 advisories per test. Before buying, have any prospect independently inspected by a specialist—the 54.2% pass rate means you're more likely than not to inherit someone else's deferred maintenance issues.
What to check before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Faf
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 (96%) | 156 | 52.5% | 0.59 |
| Other (4%) | 7 | 92.9% | 0.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Faf 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 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Faf vehicles fall between 8,503 and 16,073 miles.
2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Faf — Still on the Road
48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% 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
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