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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:

  • Other72%
  • Brakes8%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Steering8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Kawasaki Zx900a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
31100%
41100%
51100%
71100%
162100%
181100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Kawasaki Zx900a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900a MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  5. Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  8. Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  9. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  11. Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
  12. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  13. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  15. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx900a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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