MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 900
54 vehicles · 301 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 54 Kawasaki Z 900 vehicles and 301 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 900 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,106 miles.
54
Vehicles
301
MOT tests
352
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 900 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 900 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Seatbelts & equipment18%
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Steering15%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki Z 900 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 7 | 86% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 10 | 80% |
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 7 | 100% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 9 | 89% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (53), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Z 900 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 900 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (26 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (17 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 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)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- No chainguard fitted at time of test (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
Kawasaki Z 900 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 576 |
| 2014 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 26,377 |
| 2013 | 3 | 14 | 71% | 17,280 |
| 2011 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 32,588 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 56,794 |
| 2005 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 34,272 |
| 1998 | 4 | 44 | 89% | 24,815 |
| 1997 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 33,694 |
| 1996 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 25,538 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 24,349 |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 35,205 |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 36,185 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 3,983 |
| 1988 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 37,754 |
| 1985 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 54,114 |
| 1976 | 17 | 108 | 91% | 18,461 |
| 1975 | 6 | 26 | 92% | 23,496 |
| 1974 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 23,279 |
Kawasaki Z 900 reliability FAQ
Across 54 Kawasaki Z 900 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 900 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).
The typical Kawasaki Z 900 in our data has covered around
24,106 miles.
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