Kawasaki Zr 900 Flf (2020)
2020 Kawasaki Zr 900 Flf
CarHunch analysed 356 real MOT records for the 2020 Kawasaki Zr 900 Flf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Kawasaki ZR 900 FLF is a solidly reliable bike, with a 91.1% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 4.2% of these machines have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol variant achieves a 90.8% pass rate, showing consistent performance across the sample.
At a median mileage of 5,500 miles for a four-year-old machine, these bikes are being ridden moderately, and the average of just 0.2 failures per vehicle tells you mechanical issues are rare. When problems do crop up, they're typically minor advisories (0.9 per bike on average), so before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on service history and chain/sprocket wear rather than worrying about structural gremlins.
What to check before buying a 2020 Kawasaki Zr 900 Flf
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 345 | 90.8% | 0.2 |
| Other (3%) | 11 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Kawasaki Zr 900 Flf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Kawasaki Zr 900 Flf vehicles fall between 3,127 and 8,236 miles.
2020 Kawasaki Zr 900 Flf — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 282 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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