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Kawasaki Er a8f vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Er a8f
65%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Er a8f (65%) 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 Er a8f Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 65% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 35% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 18,487 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Er a8f

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Er a8f (65%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Er a8f 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.