MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx900-e2

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx900-e2 reliable?

Across 132 Kawasaki Zx900-e2 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

132 vehicles · 449 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 132 Kawasaki Zx900-e2 vehicles and 449 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900-e2 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,324 miles.

132

Vehicles

449

MOT tests

2,539

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx900-e2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900-e2 MOT tests:

Other93%
Brakes13%
Steering10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Zx900-e2 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx900-e2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	11	82%
4	52	88%
5	59	88%
6	53	87%
7	44	73%
8	29	66%
9	19	79%
10	15	93%
11	14	86%
12	18	83%
13	13	100%
14	15	80%
15	14	86%
16	12	100%
17	14	86%
18	12	83%
19	10	100%
20	11	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (130), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx900-e2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900-e2 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (5 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) (4 times)
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)

Kawasaki Zx900-e2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	3	46	89%	10,791
2002	49	285	86%	20,841
2001	15	113	80%	27,441

Kawasaki Zx900-e2 reliability FAQ

Across 132 Kawasaki Zx900-e2 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900-e2 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx900-e2 in our data has covered around 22,324 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx900-e2

See how the Kawasaki Zx900-e2 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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