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Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb reliable? We analysed 3,126 real MOT tests across 634 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,126 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.3%
Typical Mileage
4,983mi
Annual Mileage
679mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb.

Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.8%
2019
95.3%
2018

Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
Valve stem seriously damaged 2

Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
283 mi/yr
Typical
679 mi/yr
Average
1,076 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,395 mi/yr

Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2019 208 93.8% 3,394 5,460 9,728
2018 2,840 95.3% 2,964 4,969 8,063

How Long Does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb Last?

Based on 634 Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.5 years
Median
7.0 years

Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,983 mi
75th Percentile
8,208 mi
95th Percentile
16,272 mi
Max Recorded
83,201 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2018

95.3% MOT pass rate from 2,840 tests

Year to avoid
2019

93.8% MOT pass rate from 208 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.3% across 2,840 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb THIS CAR 95.3% 3,126 4,983 mi — yrs
Kawasaki ZX-6R 81.7% 204,826 19,965 mi 31 yrs
Kawasaki ZX-9R 83.7% 103,150 22,736 mi 32 yrs
Kawasaki ER5 81.2% 65,763 22,023 mi 30 yrs
Yamaha Dragstar 86.8% 3,041 14,918 mi 29 yrs

Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb?

The Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.3% across 3,126 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb owner drives around 679 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb reliable?
Based on 3,126 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb has a 95.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb does around 679 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Cjfb is 2018 with a 95.3% pass rate across 2,840 tests.