Kawasaki Zx-9R
MotorcycleFrom 3,712 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, caused 74 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 74 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 66 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 37 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 35 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 35 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 29 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 20 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 18.9% of Zx-9R failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £47.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 86.2% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
| 2003 | 82.2% | a stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, joining/attachment plates or fastenings insecure |
| 2002 | 80.8% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2001 | 86.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre |
3 earlier years
| 2000 | 83.3% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 1999 | 82.8% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 1998 | 85% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Zx-9Rs tested had between 22,064 and 43,277 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,070 median miles, the Zx-9R has 0.054 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
| Kawasaki Ex | 86.6% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki Zx-9R MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Zx-9R has a 83.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,712 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zx-9R?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Zx-9R is a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, which caused 74 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Zx-9R at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Zx-9R is 30,070 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,064 and 43,277 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.