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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx900-a7

41 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 41 Kawasaki Zx900-a7 vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-a7 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,918 miles.

41
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
270
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx900-a7 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-a7 MOT tests:

  • Other96%
  • Steering16%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Brakes4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%

Kawasaki Zx900-a7 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
161100%
171100%
18250%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (41)

Most common Kawasaki Zx900-a7 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-a7 MOT tests:

  1. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
  3. erratic tickover. (2 times)
  4. Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a) (2 times)
  5. pivot loose gear change (2 times)
  6. Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  7. Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  8. Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
  9. Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  12. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  13. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  14. Front suspension assembly component loose bolts top yoke (2.3.1) (1 times)
  15. Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx900-a7 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1991 4 38 76% 36,918

Kawasaki Zx900-a7 reliability FAQ

Across 41 Kawasaki Zx900-a7 vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900-a7 MOT issues are: Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b); erratic tickover..

The typical Kawasaki Zx900-a7 in our data has covered around 36,918 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx900-a7

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