MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx900-a
4 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zx900-a vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-a has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,433 miles.
4
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
165
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx900-a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-a MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Brakes30%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering5%
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Identification & plates5%
Kawasaki Zx900-a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zx900-a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-a MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b) (1 times)
- Front An item not tested (Manual) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx900-a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 9,732 |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 20,539 |
| 1985 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 47,731 |
Kawasaki Zx900-a reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zx900-a vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900-a MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx900-a in our data has covered around
31,433 miles.
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