Kawasaki Zx 6r (2009)
2009 Kawasaki Zx 6r
CarHunch analysed 175 real MOT records for the 2009 Kawasaki Zx 6r. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R passes its MOT first time at 86%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are present in under one in five tested machines at 17.7%—a manageable risk for a sportsbike of this age. These are good odds: the bike is fundamentally sound and well-maintained across the cohort.
At just over 11,400 miles on average, these ZX-6Rs have been relatively lightly used for their 15-year age, which explains the strong pass rate and keeps maintenance costs predictable. When failures do occur, they average 1.49 per bike with 4.6 advisories—mostly wear items rather than structural problems—so before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the brakes, chain, and suspension components that sporty riding tends to work hardest.
What to check before buying a 2009 Kawasaki Zx 6r
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Kawasaki Zx 6r 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 2009 Kawasaki Zx 6r vehicles fall between 7,370 and 14,873 miles.
2009 Kawasaki Zx 6r — Still on the Road
69 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Kawasaki Zx 6r
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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44.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.8%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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26.7%
Exhaust noisy
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22%
Exhaust noisy
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20.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.4%
Drive chain slightly loose
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18.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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