KAWASAKI ZR 900 CJFA
Pass rate over time
The ZR 900 CJFA's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2021 (90.8% → 91.0%).
What fails on a ZR 900 CJFA
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 39.3 | 0.8× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 14.3 | 4.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 10.7 | 2.5× |
| steering |
|
2 | 7.1 | 0.5× |
| brakes |
|
2 | 7.1 | 0.1× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 7.1 | 0.3× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 7.1 | 0.6× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.6 | 0.3× |
| wheels |
|
1 | 3.6 | 3.1× |
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 CJFA beats 3 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 CJFA.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (95.1% pass). Weakest: 2018 (91.1%).
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 CJFA FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI ZR 900 CJFA reliable?
The KAWASAKI ZR 900 CJFA is more reliable than average for its class: 91.7% of its 530 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #524 of 5426 models.
What does a ZR 900 CJFA fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 39% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 900 CJFA tests.