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Kawasaki Versys vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Versys
87%
MOT pass rate · 183 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Versys is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Versys Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% 1% ✓
Average mileage 28,795 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 183 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Versys

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  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 Versys is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Kawasaki Versys 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.