Kawasaki Gpz 900r vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Gpz 900r
86%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpz 900r (86%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Gpz 900r | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 19,754 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Gpz 900r
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
- Centre Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpz 900r (86%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) 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.