Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn reliable?

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles, the 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn (2022)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Kawasaki ZR 900 is underperforming against the UK average: a 70.5% first-time pass rate sits 9.5 percentage points below the national 80%, which is a meaningful gap for a bike just two years old. The dangerous defect rate of 0.8% is low, but the real concern is that nearly 1 in 3 riders are failing their MOT on the first attempt.

With a median mileage of just 3,708 miles, these bikes are relatively lightly used for their age, yet they're still accumulating failures—averaging 0.06 per vehicle. If you're considering one, budget for pre-MOT checks on brake systems and electrical components, since advisories (0.1 per bike on average) suggest wear patterns emerging early; get a pre-purchase inspection done by a Kawasaki specialist rather than relying on the MOT result alone.

We have limited data for the 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–6k

For context

These stats describe 129 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

3,708

typical

2,011

low mileage

6,013

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcn vehicles fall between 2,011 and 6,013 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,011 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 2,011–6,013 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Kawasaki Zr 900 Fnfcns sit.

⚠ Over 8,117 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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