Kawasaki Zg 1000a vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Zg 1000a
88%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zg 1000a (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 Zg 1000a | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 64,960 mi | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Zg 1000a
- Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
- Rear Upper Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
- Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
- Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
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 Zg 1000a (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.