MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx900-c
10 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Kawasaki Zx900-c vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-c has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,475 miles.
10
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
3,926
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx900-c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-c MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Brakes2%
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Steering2%
Kawasaki Zx900-c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 11 | 73% |
| 8 | 12 | 83% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Kawasaki Zx900-c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-c MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- front suspension soft. (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx900-c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 17,059 |
| 1999 | 8 | 34 | 79% | 23,423 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 20,309 |
Kawasaki Zx900-c reliability FAQ
Across 10 Kawasaki Zx900-c vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900-c MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx900-c in our data has covered around
22,475 miles.
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