MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx9

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx9 reliable?

Across 118 Kawasaki Zx9 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zx9?

The typical Kawasaki Zx9 in our data has covered around 34,843 miles.

118 vehicles · 1,332 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 118 Kawasaki Zx9 vehicles and 1,332 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx9 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,843 miles.

118

Vehicles

1,332

MOT tests

1,269

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx9 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx9 MOT tests:

Other79%
Brakes11%
Steering9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Lamps & electrical5%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Zx9 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx9's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	9	89%
4	10	90%
5	15	80%
6	24	88%
7	44	84%
8	55	84%
9	62	79%
10	61	89%
11	73	78%
12	80	86%
13	97	79%
14	96	75%
15	86	76%
16	80	80%
17	76	83%
18	72	85%
19	70	81%
20	60	80%

Fuel types: Petrol (117), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zx9 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx9 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (61 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (46 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (42 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (30 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (24 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (23 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (21 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (19 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (16 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (16 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (13 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (12 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (12 times)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (11 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)

Kawasaki Zx9 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	1	10	100%	3,171
2006	2	36	86%	25,719
2005	2	33	91%	16,491
2004	2	30	87%	11,558
2002	2	25	80%	38,730
2001	4	59	85%	26,139
2000	13	145	80%	34,909
1999	12	167	77%	42,436
1998	24	337	85%	45,830
1997	3	27	74%	38,658
1996	14	129	79%	33,028
1995	10	97	80%	33,369
1994	26	219	82%	29,885
1990	2	15	80%	34,242

Kawasaki Zx9 reliability FAQ

Across 118 Kawasaki Zx9 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx9 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx9 in our data has covered around 34,843 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx9

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	9	89%
4	10	90%
5	15	80%
6	24	88%
7	44	84%
8	55	84%
9	62	79%
10	61	89%
11	73	78%
12	80	86%
13	97	79%
14	96	75%
15	86	76%
16	80	80%
17	76	83%
18	72	85%
19	70	81%
20	60	80%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	9	89%
4	10	90%
5	15	80%
6	24	88%
7	44	84%
8	55	84%
9	62	79%
10	61	89%
11	73	78%
12	80	86%
13	97	79%
14	96	75%
15	86	76%
16	80	80%
17	76	83%
18	72	85%
19	70	81%
20	60	80%