MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZX-9Rs year 1994

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Pass percent:76.92%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZX-9R year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:1,768 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	55
Registration plate issues	48
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	35
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	14
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	10
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Registration plate lamp issues	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	55
Registration plate issues	48
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	35
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	15
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	14
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	13
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	13
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	11
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	10
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	9
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Registration plate lamp issues	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	6
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	6
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	5
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Rear Brake hose leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Rear Brake caliper\|s\| securing bolt\|s\| missing \|3.2.A1j\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front suspension assembly component loose \|2.3.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZX-9Rs year 1994

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