Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Zr 900 fpfbn: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Kawasaki Zr 900 fpfbn
93%
MOT pass rate · 292 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zr 900 fpfbn (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Zr 900 fpfbn |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 6,414 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 292 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Kawasaki Zr 900 fpfbn
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zr 900 fpfbn (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.