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Kawasaki Kz250c vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kz250c
86%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kz250c (86%) 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 Kz250c Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 17,607 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kz250c

  1. Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  2. Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)
  3. Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
  4. Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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 Kz250c (86%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kz250c 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.