Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf (2011)
2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf
CarHunch analysed 203 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Kawasaki ZX 1000 JBF is a reliability concern: just 41% pass their MOT first time, nearly half the UK average of 80%, and 6.4% have recorded dangerous defects—a meaningful safety worry for a used bike purchase. The petrol engines perform marginally better at 40% pass rate, but that's still well below acceptable.
At 10,400 miles median, these bikes are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still failing at alarming rates—suggesting inherent mechanical issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. The average bike racks up 0.39 failures and 1.5 advisories, pointing to persistent defects across multiple systems. Before buying one, have a trusted independent motorcycle mechanic conduct a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly focusing on brake and suspension systems where dangerous defects are most common.
What to check before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf
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 (99%) | 200 | 40.2% | 0.4 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf 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 Jbf vehicles fall between 6,466 and 13,978 miles.
2011 Kawasaki Zx 1000 Jbf — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
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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