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Kawasaki Zx-9r vs Kawasaki Zypher: 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 Zypher
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) and Kawasaki Zypher (67%) 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 Zypher
MOT pass rate 84% ✓ 67%
MOT failure rate 16% ✓ 33%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 1.0
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 32,039 mi 35,325 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 8,856 2

Most common faults

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))

Kawasaki Zypher

  1. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  2. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  3. Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) and Kawasaki Zypher (67%) 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.