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Kawasaki Dx250-b3 vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Dx250-b3
85%
MOT pass rate · 45 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Dx250-b3 (85%) 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 Dx250-b3 Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 1.0 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 25,858 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 45 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Dx250-b3

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. No lights fitted at time of test
  3. Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
  4. daytime only mot
  5. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
  6. Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Kawasaki Zx-9r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Dx250-b3 (85%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Dx250-b3 report Full Kawasaki Zx-9r report Most reliable cars

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.