MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx900b
7 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zx900b vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900b has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,553 miles.
7
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
554
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx900b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900b MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Visibility3%
Kawasaki Zx900b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 8 | 75% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Zx900b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900b MOT tests:
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored lipped and scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- chain guard/slipper badly worn started to rub through swingarm (2 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx900b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 52,291 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 22,430 |
| 1994 | 5 | 53 | 81% | 30,631 |
Kawasaki Zx900b reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zx900b vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900b MOT issues are:
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m).
The typical Kawasaki Zx900b in our data has covered around
32,553 miles.
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