MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx9b
3 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx9b vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx9b has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,271 miles.
3
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
1,420
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx9b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx9b MOT tests:
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Other63%
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Steering13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Kawasaki Zx9b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zx9b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx9b MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- advise rear brake disc slightly corroded (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Advise alloy brake fittings be changed and rerouted (1 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx9b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 26 | 81% | 49,881 |
| 1994 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 36,052 |
Kawasaki Zx9b reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zx9b vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx9b MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx9b in our data has covered around
45,271 miles.
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