Kawasaki Zx (2017)
2017 Kawasaki Zx
CarHunch analysed 340 real MOT records for the 2017 Kawasaki Zx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Kawasaki ZX has a 94% first-time MOT pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, which speaks to solid build quality and owner care. Only 11% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, a reassuringly low figure that suggests structural and safety systems hold up well over time.
At a median mileage of just under 9,000 km for a seven-year-old bike, these machines are typically low-use leisure bikes rather than commuters, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.39 per vehicle. The 1.8 advisories per bike are mainly maintenance reminders rather than serious concerns—if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake fluid condition and tyre age will cover the essentials.
What to check before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Kawasaki Zx vehicles fall between 5,092 and 13,656 miles.
2017 Kawasaki Zx — Still on the Road
218 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 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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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36.7%
Exhaust noisy
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29.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.4%
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11.5%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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11.5%
Drive chain slightly loose
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11.2%
Rear reflector missing
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11.1%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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