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Kawasaki Zr800aef vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Zr800aef
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zr800aef (90%) 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 Zr800aef Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 90% 84%
MOT failure rate 10% 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 14,552 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Zr800aef

  1. Central Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside European headlight unit changed for UK model (1.6)
  2. Central Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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 Zr800aef (90%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Zr800aef 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.