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Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe reliable? We analysed 1,554 real MOT tests across 354 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,554 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.5%
Typical Mileage
4,958mi
Annual Mileage
846mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe 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 Ejf Cafe.

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe Number Plates

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

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.5%
2020
93.7%
2019
93.4%
2018

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 3
Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
346 mi/yr
Typical
846 mi/yr
Average
1,329 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,693 mi/yr

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 161 92.5% 2,362 4,948 7,805
2019 506 93.7% 2,978 4,432 8,004
2018 851 93.4% 3,028 5,092 8,584

How Long Does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe Last?

Based on 354 Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.8 years
Median
6.0 years

Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe Mileage Distribution

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

Median
4,958 mi
75th Percentile
8,246 mi
95th Percentile
15,050 mi
Max Recorded
59,651 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe

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

Best year
2019

93.7% MOT pass rate from 506 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.5% MOT pass rate from 161 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.7% across 506 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.5% — 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 Ejf Cafe 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 Ejf Cafe THIS CAR 93.5% 1,554 4,958 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
Piaggio Gts 87.8% 993 13,488 mi 20 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe?

The Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.5% across 1,554 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 Ejf Cafe 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 Ejf Cafe owner drives around 846 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 Ejf Cafe — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe reliable?
Based on 1,554 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe has a 93.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe does around 846 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe?
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 Ejf Cafe?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Zr 900 Ejf Cafe is 2019 with a 93.7% pass rate across 506 tests.