Kawasaki Ltd 450 vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Ltd 450
75%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ltd 450 (75%) 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 Ltd 450 | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 14,950 mi | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Ltd 450
- Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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 Ltd 450 (75%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Ltd 450 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.