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Kawasaki Zr750k1h vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Zr750k1h
89%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zr750k1h (89%) 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 Zr750k1h Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 24,482 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 5 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Zr750k1h

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  2. Slight movement from side stand when in "up" position.
  3. Rear number plate deterioracting.
  4. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
  5. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  6. Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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 Zr750k1h (89%) 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.