MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z900a4
45 vehicles · 191 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 45 Kawasaki Z900a4 vehicles and 191 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z900a4 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,878 miles.
45
Vehicles
191
MOT tests
656
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z900a4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z900a4 MOT tests:
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Other113%
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Brakes9%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Z900a4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 8 | 62% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (45)
Most common Kawasaki Z900a4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z900a4 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- fuel cap seal becoming slightly perished (2 times)
- rear suspension slightly stiff in operation (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- o/s/f caliper slow in action advise attension (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z900a4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,002 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 37,328 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 20,351 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 29,957 |
| 2015 | 4 | 12 | 92% | 32,252 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 27,888 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,742 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,897 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 4,205 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 9,001 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 48,156 |
| 1997 | 3 | 31 | 87% | 26,642 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 33,054 |
| 1993 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 69,886 |
| 1992 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 48,725 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,006 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 52,990 |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 26,934 |
| 1976 | 18 | 78 | 94% | 29,792 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 43,009 |
Kawasaki Z900a4 reliability FAQ
Across 45 Kawasaki Z900a4 vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z900a4 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); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z900a4 in our data has covered around
29,878 miles.
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