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Kawasaki Klx125caf vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Klx125caf
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klx125caf (67%) 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 Klx125caf Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 67% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 4% 1% ✓
Average mileage 15,121 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Klx125caf

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Klx125caf (67%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Klx125caf 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.