Kawasaki Zx (2013)
2013 Kawasaki Zx
CarHunch analysed 295 real MOT records for the 2013 Kawasaki Zx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Kawasaki ZX is a notably reliable performer, with a 91.7% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, signalling solid build quality and owner maintenance discipline. The dangerous defect rate of 16.6% is moderate and worth noting—not alarming, but a reminder to inspect brakes, tyres, and lighting carefully before purchase.
These bikes average just 12,489 miles at test time, suggesting typical weekend or leisure use rather than heavy commuting, which supports the strong pass rate. With only 0.66 failures per vehicle and 2.5 advisories, most issues tend to be minor wear items rather than structural problems—a practical takeaway is to focus your pre-purchase inspection on consumables like brake pads, chain tension, and fluid condition rather than worrying about major mechanical flaws.
What to check before buying a 2013 Kawasaki Zx
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 2013 Kawasaki Zx 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 2013 Kawasaki Zx vehicles fall between 5,978 and 15,665 miles.
2013 Kawasaki Zx — Still on the Road
162 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Kawasaki Zx
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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45.3%
Exhaust noisy
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31.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.3%
Drive chain slightly loose
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15%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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12.7%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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11.5%
Rear reflector missing
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10.1%
Exhaust noisy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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