KAWASAKI ZR 900 FMF NN
Pass rate over time
The ZR 900 FMF NN's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.1 points since 2024, 90.8% to 89.7%.
What fails on a ZR 900 FMF NN
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 31.2 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
6 | 18.8 | 1.5× |
| brakes |
|
5 | 15.6 | 0.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 12.5 | 2.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 12.5 | 1.0× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 6.2 | 0.2× |
| steering |
|
1 | 3.1 | 0.4× |
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 FMF NN 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 FMF NN.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2022 (94.5% pass). Weakest: 2021 (89.8%).
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 FMF NN FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI ZR 900 FMF NN reliable?
The KAWASAKI ZR 900 FMF NN is more reliable than average for its class: 90.3% of its 587 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #854 of 5426 models.
What does a ZR 900 FMF NN fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 31% of all defects recorded against failed ZR 900 FMF NN tests.