MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx900a
6 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Zx900a vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900a has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,725 miles.
6
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
217
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx900a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900a MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Kawasaki Zx900a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Zx900a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900a MOT tests:
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx900a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 30,423 |
| 1990 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 38,455 |
| 1985 | 1 | 9 | 100% | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 26,925 |
| 1983 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 24,367 |
Kawasaki Zx900a reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Zx900a vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900a MOT issues are:
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx900a in our data has covered around
31,725 miles.
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