MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx900-a2
1,091 vehicles · 336 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1,091 Kawasaki Zx900-a2 vehicles and 336 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-a2 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,596 miles.
1,091
Vehicles
336
MOT tests
813
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx900-a2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-a2 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Brakes17%
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Steering11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki Zx900-a2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 15 | 87% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1,087), Other (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zx900-a2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-a2 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (9 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b) (3 times)
Kawasaki Zx900-a2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 15,083 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 37,636 |
| 1988 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 12,309 |
| 1986 | 14 | 63 | 86% | 39,955 |
| 1985 | 51 | 252 | 86% | 44,185 |
Kawasaki Zx900-a2 reliability FAQ
Across 1,091 Kawasaki Zx900-a2 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900-a2 MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Zx900-a2 in our data has covered around
42,596 miles.
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