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:
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Other91%
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Brakes13%
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Steering4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Zx-9 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
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:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- chain gaurd missing (2 times)
- head lamp mount damaged (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- number plate cracked (1 times)
- rear brake pads low (1 times)
- 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
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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