KAWASAKI ZX 900 F2P
Pass rate over time
The ZX 900 F2P's first-time pass rate has risen 2.5 points since 2007, 85.0% to 87.5%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ZX 900 F2P passes first time 88.3% of the time; by 20k that's 86.0%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a ZX 900 F2P
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
7 | 21.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 18.8 |
| brakes |
|
5 | 15.6 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 12.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 9.4 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 9.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 3.1 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ZX 900 F2P beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT, SUZUKI GSF1200).
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 ZX 900 F2P.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2003 (85.3% pass). Weakest: 2004 (82.8%).
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.