Kawasaki Klx 450r vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Klx 450r
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klx 450r (80%) 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 Klx 450r | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 20% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Klx 450r
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- vt32 Only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility
- Horn missing (1.7.1)
- no lights,day time mot
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 Klx 450r (80%) 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.