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Kawasaki Versy vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Versy
88%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Versy (88%) 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 Versy Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 10,290 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Versy

  1. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 Versy (88%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) 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.