Kawasaki Zg 1400 cdf vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Zg 1400 cdf
92%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zg 1400 cdf (92%) 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 1400 cdf | Kawasaki Zx-9r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 28,514 mi | 32,039 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 25 | 8,856 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Zg 1400 cdf
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Aftermarket silencer fitted (baffled at time of test)
- Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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 1400 cdf (92%) 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.