KAWASAKI ZR 900 CJF
Pass rate over time
The ZR 900 CJF's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2021 (92.9% → 93.6%).
What fails on a ZR 900 CJF
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
8 | 42.1 | 1.2× |
| brakes |
|
6 | 31.6 | 0.1× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 10.5 | 0.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 5.3 | 0.5× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 5.3 | 0.6× |
| steering |
|
1 | 5.3 | 0.3× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ZR 900 CJF beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ZR 900 CJF.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (93.1% pass). Weakest: 2019 (92.9%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KAWASAKI ZR 900 CJF FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI ZR 900 CJF reliable?
The KAWASAKI ZR 900 CJF is more reliable than average for its class: 93.2% of its 939 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #263 of 5426 models.
What does a ZR 900 CJF fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 42% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 900 CJF tests.