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Z1000: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 923 MOT tests, the Z1000 returns 87.2% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is direction indicator lamp missing. A missing rear reflector and reflector colour or position not in accordance round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 22,713, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
8 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 02
Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear
8 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 03
Reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements
7 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
- 04
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
7 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
- 05
A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely
6 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 06
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
5 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 07
A lamp missing or inoperative
5 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 08
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
5 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 09
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
5 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 10
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
5 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Buying or keeping a Z1000?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Z1000 and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.