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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx900e1

3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx900e1 vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx900e1 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,295 miles.

3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
476
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx900e1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx900e1 MOT tests:

  • Other41%
  • Brakes32%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Steering9%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Identification & plates5%

Kawasaki Zx900e1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
5475%
61100%
8250%
91100%
101100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zx900e1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx900e1 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  2. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  9. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. lower exhaust mounting bracket cracked (1 times)
  11. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx900e1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 3 20 80% 24,295

Kawasaki Zx900e1 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Zx900e1 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx900e1 MOT issues are: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx900e1 in our data has covered around 24,295 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx900e1

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