MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx900-a4
251 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 251 Kawasaki Zx900-a4 vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-a4 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,996 miles.
251
Vehicles
146
MOT tests
1,243
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx900-a4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-a4 MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Brakes13%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Zx900-a4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 9 | 78% |
| 19 | 18 | 83% |
| 20 | 11 | 82% |
Fuel types: Petrol (251)
Most common Kawasaki Zx900-a4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-a4 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Advise gear lever slightly loose (3 times)
- gear lever slightly loose (3 times)
Kawasaki Zx900-a4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 23,698 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 16,844 |
| 1989 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 17,835 |
| 1988 | 8 | 29 | 69% | 38,730 |
| 1987 | 17 | 96 | 83% | 39,275 |
Kawasaki Zx900-a4 reliability FAQ
Across 251 Kawasaki Zx900-a4 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900-a4 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-a4 in our data has covered around
36,996 miles.
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