MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zxr900
8 vehicles · 89 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Zxr900 vehicles and 89 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zxr900 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,492 miles.
8
Vehicles
89
MOT tests
975
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zxr900 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zxr900 MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Brakes10%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Zxr900 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Zxr900 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zxr900 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front 123Kg. Rear 158Kg. (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zxr900 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 18,481 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 22,537 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 16,974 |
| 1996 | 2 | 36 | 78% | 28,871 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 41,100 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 25,298 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 37,810 |
Kawasaki Zxr900 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Zxr900 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zxr900 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Zxr900 in our data has covered around
27,492 miles.
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