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

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Is the Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb reliable? We analysed 1,294 real MOT tests across 335 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,294 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.3%
Typical Mileage
4,664mi
Annual Mileage
806mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb 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 Ckfb.

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb Number Plates

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

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

95.9%
2020
95.2%
2019
97.9%
2018

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb Common Faults & Problems

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

Valve stem seriously damaged 1

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
322 mi/yr
Typical
806 mi/yr
Average
1,229 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,530 mi/yr

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 170 95.9% 2,182 4,068 7,514
2019 934 95.2% 2,842 4,841 7,792
2018 96 97.9% 2,208 3,914 6,385

How Long Does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb Last?

Based on 335 Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.4 years
Median
6.0 years

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb Mileage Distribution

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

Median
4,664 mi
75th Percentile
7,602 mi
95th Percentile
15,532 mi
Max Recorded
53,528 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb

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

Best year
2018

97.9% MOT pass rate from 96 tests

Year to avoid
2019

95.2% MOT pass rate from 934 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.9% across 96 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.2% — 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 Ckfb 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 Ckfb THIS CAR 95.3% 1,294 4,664 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
BMW 320D Sport Plus Edition 84.2% 745 97,936 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb?

The Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.3% across 1,294 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 valve stem seriously damaged. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb 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 Ckfb owner drives around 806 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 Ckfb — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb reliable?
Based on 1,294 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb has a 95.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb does around 806 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb?
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 Ckfb?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Ckfb is 2018 with a 97.9% pass rate across 96 tests.