Kawasaki Zx-9r vs Kawasaki Zx1000 kbf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx1000 kbf
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) and Kawasaki Zx1000 kbf (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Zx-9r | Kawasaki Zx1000 kbf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 32,039 mi | 13,354 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8,856 | 1 |
Most common faults
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))
Kawasaki Zx1000 kbf
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) and Kawasaki Zx1000 kbf (89%) 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.