MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx900-a8

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx900-a8 reliable?

Across 150 Kawasaki Zx900-a8 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

150 vehicles · 319 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 150 Kawasaki Zx900-a8 vehicles and 319 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-a8 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,366 miles.

150

Vehicles

319

MOT tests

793

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx900-a8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-a8 MOT tests:

Other91%
Brakes14%
Steering13%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Kawasaki Zx900-a8 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx900-a8's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	1	100%
6	2	100%
7	2	100%
8	2	100%
9	4	100%
10	23	83%
11	27	78%
12	22	86%
13	22	82%
14	22	82%
15	25	84%
16	18	89%
17	22	77%
18	23	74%
19	11	100%
20	16	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (147), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zx900-a8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-a8 MOT tests:

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (7 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (5 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (3 times)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (3 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zx900-a8 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	1	1	100%	2,234
2001	1	14	93%	8,129
1999	1	8	100%	6,951
1997	2	16	88%	31,002
1996	30	216	83%	25,548
1995	1	15	73%	34,911
1993	4	13	100%	26,850
1992	4	22	91%	50,659
1991	3	7	100%	28,774

Kawasaki Zx900-a8 reliability FAQ

Across 150 Kawasaki Zx900-a8 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900-a8 MOT issues are: Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx900-a8 in our data has covered around 27,366 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx900-a8

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