MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx9r ninja
6 vehicles · 49 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Zx9r ninja vehicles and 49 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx9r ninja has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,746 miles.
6
Vehicles
49
MOT tests
1,334
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx9r ninja problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx9r ninja MOT tests:
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Other107%
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Brakes12%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Zx9r ninja pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Zx9r ninja MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx9r ninja MOT tests:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx9r ninja pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 19 | 84% | 25,179 |
| 1998 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 49,308 |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 40,453 |
Kawasaki Zx9r ninja reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Zx9r ninja vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx9r ninja MOT issues are:
Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Chain guard missing.
The typical Kawasaki Zx9r ninja in our data has covered around
31,746 miles.
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