KAWASAKI ZX900-E2
Pass rate over time
The ZX900-E2's first-time pass rate has fallen 26.6 points since 2006, 86.0% to 59.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ZX900-E2 passes first time 84.6% of the time; by 30k that's 81.1%.
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 ZX900-E2
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
14 | 20.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
13 | 19.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
13 | 19.4 |
| brakes |
|
12 | 17.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
4 | 6 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 4.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 4.5 |
| wheels |
|
2 | 3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.5 |
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 ZX900-E2 beats 0 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 ZX900-E2.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2002 (83.3% pass). Weakest: 2001 (75.0%).
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.