Kawasaki 500 vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki 500
84%
MOT pass rate · 46 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 500 (84%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki 500 | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 28,869 mi | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 46 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki 500
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Kawasaki Zx-9r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 500 (84%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.