Kawasaki KLV1000
Real ownership data from 136 UK KLV1000 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLV1000 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 16.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 16.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 12.2% |
| Other | fail | 8.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Lights and indicators | minor | 4.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 3% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 2.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
KLV1000 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 63 | 32,777 mi | 2,030 | 86.1% |
| 2004 | 65 | 33,265 mi | 1,843 | 88.86% |
KLV1000 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLV1000?
Across 136 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (16.8% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (16.1% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (12.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLV1000?
The median Kawasaki KLV1000 in the UK has covered 32,730 miles, and typically rides about 1,847 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 20,171 and 43,722 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLV1000 reliable?
87.65% of Kawasaki KLV1000 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.18 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 136 Kawasaki KLV1000 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.