MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zxr9
4 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Zxr9 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zxr9 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,692 miles.
4
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
1,000
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zxr9 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zxr9 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering10%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Brakes2%
Kawasaki Zxr9 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Zxr9 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zxr9 MOT tests:
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion LEFT AND RIGHT (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zxr9 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 20,859 |
| 1997 | 2 | 18 | 72% | 30,626 |
| 1994 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 16,658 |
Kawasaki Zxr9 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Zxr9 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zxr9 MOT issues are:
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Zxr9 in our data has covered around
24,692 miles.
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