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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 900a3

437 vehicles · 175 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 437 Kawasaki Zx 900a3 vehicles and 175 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 900a3 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,762 miles.

437
Vehicles
175
MOT tests
1,397
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 900a3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 900a3 MOT tests:

  • Other99%
  • Steering8%
  • Brakes6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Visibility1%
  • Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Zx 900a3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
182100%
191182%
202785%

Fuel types: Petrol (436), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 900a3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 900a3 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  4. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  8. Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) (2 times)
  9. Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
  10. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  11. Alloy banjo fittings used on brake hydraulics. (2 times)
  12. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  13. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
  14. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
  15. Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx 900a3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 5 80% 37,373
1987 14 46 74% 73,379
1986 28 124 81% 50,998

Kawasaki Zx 900a3 reliability FAQ

Across 437 Kawasaki Zx 900a3 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 900a3 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 900a3 in our data has covered around 57,762 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 900a3

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