MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx900-c2

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx900-c2 reliable?

Across 683 Kawasaki Zx900-c2 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

683 vehicles · 1,276 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 683 Kawasaki Zx900-c2 vehicles and 1,276 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-c2 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,404 miles.

683

Vehicles

1,276

MOT tests

1,843

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx900-c2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-c2 MOT tests:

Other75%
Steering9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Brakes9%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Body & structure4%

Kawasaki Zx900-c2 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx900-c2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	7	71%
6	36	92%
7	159	89%
8	160	83%
9	134	81%
10	80	82%
11	45	89%
12	57	84%
13	49	84%
14	43	91%
15	52	83%
16	45	80%
17	45	87%
18	43	88%
19	41	95%
20	42	83%

Fuel types: Petrol (670), Other (11), Diesel (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx900-c2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-c2 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (49 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (45 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (36 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (28 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (18 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (10 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (10 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (9 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (8 times)

Kawasaki Zx900-c2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2001	3	37	89%	20,407
2000	11	58	88%	22,754
1999	169	1,074	86%	25,086
1998	7	51	84%	27,072

Kawasaki Zx900-c2 reliability FAQ

Across 683 Kawasaki Zx900-c2 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-c2 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zx900-c2 in our data has covered around 25,404 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx900-c2

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	7	71%
6	36	92%
7	159	89%
8	160	83%
9	134	81%
10	80	82%
11	45	89%
12	57	84%
13	49	84%
14	43	91%
15	52	83%
16	45	80%
17	45	87%
18	43	88%
19	41	95%
20	42	83%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	7	71%
6	36	92%
7	159	89%
8	160	83%
9	134	81%
10	80	82%
11	45	89%
12	57	84%
13	49	84%
14	43	91%
15	52	83%
16	45	80%
17	45	87%
18	43	88%
19	41	95%
20	42	83%