MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 900 a1
763 vehicles · 272 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 763 Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 vehicles and 272 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,112 miles.
763
Vehicles
272
MOT tests
1,533
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Brakes19%
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Steering15%
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Body & structure4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (762), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 37,976 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 37,354 |
| 2000 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 31,056 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 49,645 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 27,834 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,217 |
| 1985 | 3 | 17 | 76% | 45,871 |
| 1984 | 38 | 182 | 84% | 43,128 |
| 1977 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 52,131 |
| 1972 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 27,628 |
Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 reliability FAQ
Across 763 Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 900 a1 in our data has covered around
42,112 miles.
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