Kawasaki Kxf450 08 vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kxf450 08
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kxf450 08 (100%) 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 Kxf450 08 | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kxf450 08
- Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
- daytime mot Presenter advised not to use in times of darkness or times of poor visibility
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- daylight test only
- front and rear lights removed
- Certificate issued on a daytime use only basis. No lights fitted at time of test
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 Kxf450 08 (100%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kxf450 08 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.