Kawasaki Vn1500 e1 vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Vn1500 e1
87%
MOT pass rate · 42 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Vn1500 e1 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 Vn1500 e1 | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 32,549 mi | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 42 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Vn1500 e1
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Kawasaki Zx-9r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Vn1500 e1 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.