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Kawasaki Ex650 cbf vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Ex650 cbf
94%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ex650 cbf (94%) 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 Ex650 cbf Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 94% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 6% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 20,960 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Ex650 cbf

  1. Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  3. grip heater bracket broken
  4. only one front side light working
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  6. Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

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 Ex650 cbf (94%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Ex650 cbf 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.