Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Zx900a8: 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 Zx900a8
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zx900a8 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Zx900a8 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 23,390 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 2 |
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 Zx900a8
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zx900a8 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki Zx900a8 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.