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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 900-b4

241 vehicles · 295 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 241 Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 vehicles and 295 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,536 miles.

241
Vehicles
295
MOT tests
2,294
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 MOT tests:

  • Other97%
  • Brakes9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Steering6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 900-b4's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
72100%
81694%
94386%
104185%
113482%
122479%
131070%
14989%
151090%
162070%
17580%
181292%
191182%
201471%

Fuel types: Petrol (240), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (16 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (13 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
  8. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
  9. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  12. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  13. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
  14. Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)

Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 6 28 79% 26,219
1997 49 262 84% 28,893
1996 1 4 75% 24,953

Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 reliability FAQ

Across 241 Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 in our data has covered around 28,536 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 900-b4

See how the Kawasaki Zx 900-b4 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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