MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx900e
3 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx900e vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900e has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,726 miles.
3
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
804
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx900e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900e MOT tests:
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Other122%
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Steering44%
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Brakes33%
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Seatbelts & equipment22%
Kawasaki Zx900e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zx900e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900e MOT tests:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Aluminium brake fittings are likely to fracture. (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil BOTH (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside BOTH (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx900e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 15 | 73% | — |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 30,854 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 36,599 |
Kawasaki Zx900e reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zx900e vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900e MOT issues are:
Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Aluminium brake fittings are likely to fracture..
The typical Kawasaki Zx900e in our data has covered around
33,726 miles.
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