Kawasaki Kh100-a4 vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kh100-a4
62%
MOT pass rate · 91 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kh100-a4 (62%) 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 Kh100-a4 | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 27,563 mi | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 91 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kh100-a4
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
- Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Kawasaki Zx-9r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kh100-a4 (62%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) 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.