MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx9r

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx9r reliable?

Across 522 Kawasaki Zx9r vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zx9r?

The typical Kawasaki Zx9r in our data has covered around 34,948 miles.

522 vehicles · 4,764 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 522 Kawasaki Zx9r vehicles and 4,764 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx9r has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,948 miles.

522

Vehicles

4,764

MOT tests

1,451

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx9r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx9r MOT tests:

Other79%
Brakes11%
Steering10%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure2%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Zx9r pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx9r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	32	75%
4	36	81%
5	48	81%
6	82	82%
7	135	82%
8	216	81%
9	239	82%
10	243	86%
11	294	81%
12	356	78%
13	308	80%
14	300	79%
15	314	77%
16	276	82%
17	247	81%
18	233	79%
19	233	76%
20	203	78%

Fuel types: Petrol (516), Other (6)

Most common Kawasaki Zx9r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx9r MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (207 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (186 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (185 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (94 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (79 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (79 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (67 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (63 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (61 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (57 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (55 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (53 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (46 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (46 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (46 times)

Kawasaki Zx9r pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	3	20	90%	15,982
2005	2	24	71%	15,811
2004	11	176	84%	36,814
2003	6	63	79%	20,325
2002	17	99	82%	13,664
2001	16	127	82%	32,163
2000	31	264	81%	34,922
1999	53	501	82%	31,658
1998	125	1,267	80%	39,388
1997	45	422	81%	31,361
1996	56	425	77%	27,376
1995	60	635	81%	45,960
1994	90	713	79%	36,740

Kawasaki Zx9r reliability FAQ

Across 522 Kawasaki Zx9r vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx9r MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx9r in our data has covered around 34,948 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx9r

See how the Kawasaki Zx9r stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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