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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz 900

13 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 13 Kawasaki Kz 900 vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz 900 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,927 miles.

13
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
334
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz 900 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz 900 MOT tests:

  • Other74%
  • Steering22%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Brakes4%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Kawasaki Kz 900 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22100%
31100%
42100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
91100%
101100%
111100%
122100%
131100%
142100%
15475%
16367%
171100%
182100%
191100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (13)

Most common Kawasaki Kz 900 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz 900 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  3. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  4. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  5. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
  6. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  7. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  8. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  9. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  12. no front brake switch fitted to this model (1 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. NO FRONT BRAKE SWITCH ON THIS MODEL (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz 900 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2019 1 2 50% 10,508
2017 3 13 92% 32,364
1998 1 5 100% 12,725
1995 1 14 86% 50,961
1992 1 7 86% 14,640
1991 1 3 100% 24,322
1976 5 11 91% 22,760

Kawasaki Kz 900 reliability FAQ

Across 13 Kawasaki Kz 900 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz 900 MOT issues are: Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Kawasaki Kz 900 in our data has covered around 24,927 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz 900

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