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Kawasaki Gpz750r1 vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Gpz750r1
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpz750r1 (75%) 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 Gpz750r1 Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 75% 84%
MOT failure rate 25% 16%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 20,074 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Gpz750r1

  1. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  2. Drive chain sprocket slightly worn both (6.2.1e)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  4. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. 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 Gpz750r1 (75%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Gpz750r1 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.