Kawasaki Zx-9r vs Kawasaki Zx750-k1: 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 Zx750-k1
90%
MOT pass rate · 111 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) and Kawasaki Zx750-k1 (90%) 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 Zx750-k1 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 32,039 mi | 23,052 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8,856 | 111 |
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 Zx750-k1
- Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) and Kawasaki Zx750-k1 (90%) 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.