MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx900-e
13 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Kawasaki Zx900-e vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-e has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,255 miles.
13
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
2,788
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx900-e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-e MOT tests:
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Other114%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Steering2%
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Brakes2%
Kawasaki Zx900-e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 13 | 85% |
| 7 | 16 | 75% |
| 8 | 11 | 73% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Kawasaki Zx900-e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-e MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- front brakes are dragging slightly (2 times)
- Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx900-e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 23 | 78% | 17,299 |
| 2001 | 4 | 16 | 88% | 25,263 |
| 2000 | 5 | 18 | 83% | 24,204 |
Kawasaki Zx900-e reliability FAQ
Across 13 Kawasaki Zx900-e vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900-e MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx900-e in our data has covered around
22,255 miles.
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