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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx900 f1p

39 vehicles · 92 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 39 Kawasaki Zx900 f1p vehicles and 92 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900 f1p has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,180 miles.

39
Vehicles
92
MOT tests
2,670
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx900 f1p problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900 f1p MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Brakes13%
  • Seatbelts & equipment11%
  • Steering9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Identification & plates2%

Kawasaki Zx900 f1p pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3978%
41794%
51292%
61292%
71173%
84100%
92100%
101100%
113100%
122100%
131100%
14450%
152100%

Fuel types: Petrol (37), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx900 f1p MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900 f1p MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  4. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  6. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Steering headbearing has slight free play slight notch steering head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  12. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  13. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  15. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx900 f1p pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 2 16 88% 31,258
2003 3 20 95% 27,448
2002 11 47 85% 20,175

Kawasaki Zx900 f1p reliability FAQ

Across 39 Kawasaki Zx900 f1p vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900 f1p MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zx900 f1p in our data has covered around 24,180 miles.

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