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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz900 a4

5 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Kz900 a4 vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz900 a4 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,138 miles.

5
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
634
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz900 a4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz900 a4 MOT tests:

  • Other160%
  • Brakes27%
  • Steering7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%

Kawasaki Kz900 a4 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
101100%
121100%
131100%
151100%
172100%
181100%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Kz900 a4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz900 a4 MOT tests:

  1. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
  2. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
  3. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (4 times)
  4. headlight masked rh dip (2 times)
  5. headlight masked (2 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  7. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  8. Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  12. Number plate cracked (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  15. can not inspected front master brake cylinder and handle bars controls due to covers (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz900 a4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 1 100% 34,054
1996 1 17 94% 52,558
1977 1 2 100% 18,753
1975 1 1 100% —

Kawasaki Kz900 a4 reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Kz900 a4 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz900 a4 MOT issues are: Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6); Headlamp masks/converters fitted.

The typical Kawasaki Kz900 a4 in our data has covered around 31,138 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz900 a4

See how the Kawasaki Kz900 a4 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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