Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI ZXR900
899cc
Petrol
Class 2
78.9%
first-time pass rate
14.1%
failed outright
22,537
median miles at test
71
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a ZXR900
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
8 | 27.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 17.2 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 13.8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 10.3 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 10.3 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 3.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the ZXR900 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT, SUZUKI GSF1200).
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
SUZUKI
GSF1200
82.4% pass · 97.6k tests
HONDA
VFR800 FI
86.7% pass · 89.4k tests
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 ZXR900.