Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Zx10r ninja: 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 Zx10r ninja
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zx10r ninja (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Zx10r ninja |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 26,472 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 1 |
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 Zx10r ninja
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zx10r ninja (70%) 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.