MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz900
90 vehicles · 348 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 90 Kawasaki Kz900 vehicles and 348 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz900 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,765 miles.
90
Vehicles
348
MOT tests
242
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz900 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz900 MOT tests:
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Other105%
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Steering11%
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Brakes8%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki Kz900 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 100% |
| 2 | 6 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 11 | 100% |
| 11 | 11 | 82% |
| 12 | 11 | 91% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 8 | 100% |
| 19 | 13 | 69% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (90)
Most common Kawasaki Kz900 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz900 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (5 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (5 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- slight perishing to front tyre. (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kz900 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,220 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 26,659 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 7,767 |
| 2017 | 8 | 14 | 71% | 16,475 |
| 2016 | 6 | 13 | 77% | 28,200 |
| 2015 | 4 | 18 | 100% | 17,556 |
| 2013 | 4 | 15 | 100% | 25,058 |
| 2012 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 13,525 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 27,176 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,763 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 17,187 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 20,638 |
| 2003 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 7,669 |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 18,440 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 21,919 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 48,899 |
| 1997 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 33,696 |
| 1996 | 7 | 19 | 95% | 28,331 |
| 1994 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 43,810 |
| 1993 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 37,357 |
| 1992 | 3 | 14 | 86% | 33,706 |
| 1991 | 3 | 20 | 90% | 101,789 |
| 1988 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 21,318 |
| 1978 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 28,134 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 4,920 |
| 1976 | 20 | 82 | 93% | 22,701 |
| 1975 | 4 | 17 | 88% | 25,859 |
| 1974 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 15,656 |
Kawasaki Kz900 reliability FAQ
Across 90 Kawasaki Kz900 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz900 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Kz900 in our data has covered around
25,765 miles.
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