Kawasaki Kle650b9f vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kle650b9f
93%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kle650b9f (93%) 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 Kle650b9f | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 11,182 mi | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kle650b9f
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Central Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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 Kle650b9f (93%) 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.