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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx-9

4 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Kawasaki Zx-9 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx-9 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,556 miles.

4
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
401
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx-9 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx-9 MOT tests:

  • Other91%
  • Brakes13%
  • Steering4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Zx-9 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
101100%
113100%
12475%
13475%
14250%
151100%
16250%
171100%
181100%
19250%
20450%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Kawasaki Zx-9 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx-9 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  7. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  8. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (2 times)
  9. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  10. chain gaurd missing (2 times)
  11. head lamp mount damaged (2 times)
  12. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  13. number plate cracked (1 times)
  14. rear brake pads low (1 times)
  15. Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx-9 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1995 2 12 75% 38,313
1994 1 13 62% 30,539

Kawasaki Zx-9 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Kawasaki Zx-9 vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx-9 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a).

The typical Kawasaki Zx-9 in our data has covered around 27,556 miles.

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