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Kawasaki Ltd twin vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Ltd twin
85%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ltd twin (85%) 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 twin Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 85% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 15% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 1%
Average mileage 19,690 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 14 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Ltd twin

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  4. Chain guard missing
  5. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 Ltd twin (85%) 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 twin 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.