MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf reliable?

Across 410 Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

410 vehicles · 2,031 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 410 Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf vehicles and 2,031 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,376 miles.

410

Vehicles

2,031

MOT tests

1,493

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
Lamps & electrical23%
Emissions & nuisance22%
Brakes19%
Body & structure8%
Other4%
Steering4%
Identification & plates4%

Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	100%
3	381	88%
4	371	91%
5	366	91%
6	349	92%
7	334	91%
8	162	90%
9	10	90%

Fuel types: Petrol (399), Other (11)

Most common Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (138 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (89 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (89 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (58 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (53 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (31 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (25 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (21 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (17 times)
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (14 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (12 times)
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (12 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (10 times)

Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2019	59	276	89%	11,411
2018	302	1,618	91%	11,349
2017	15	84	94%	14,043

Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf reliability FAQ

Across 410 Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf in our data has covered around 11,376 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf

See how the Kawasaki Zr 900 bjf stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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