MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx9-r

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx9-r reliable?

Across 31 Kawasaki Zx9-r 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-r?

The typical Kawasaki Zx9-r in our data has covered around 32,050 miles.

31 vehicles · 345 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 31 Kawasaki Zx9-r vehicles and 345 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx9-r has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,050 miles.

Vehicles

345

MOT tests

1,145

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx9-r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx9-r MOT tests:

Other67%
Brakes12%
Steering11%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Lamps & electrical6%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Zx9-r pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	2	100%
4	7	86%
5	6	83%
6	8	88%
7	16	81%
8	13	92%
9	17	82%
10	18	83%
11	24	79%
12	22	82%
13	22	82%
14	20	85%
15	23	74%
16	18	83%
17	16	88%
18	15	87%
19	11	82%
20	18	72%

Fuel types: Petrol (31)

Most common Kawasaki Zx9-r MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (18 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (8 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (6 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (5 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (4 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)

Kawasaki Zx9-r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	2	34	88%	27,201
2005	1	14	86%	17,763
2003	1	21	86%	27,226
2002	3	35	91%	40,973
2000	1	9	89%	33,214
1999	5	52	81%	21,566
1998	5	58	84%	50,996
1997	2	19	84%	22,979
1996	3	37	73%	40,360
1995	3	20	60%	37,971
1994	5	46	80%	22,644

Kawasaki Zx9-r reliability FAQ

Across 31 Kawasaki Zx9-r 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-r MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a).

The typical Kawasaki Zx9-r in our data has covered around 32,050 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx9-r

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