What year Kawasaki Zx 900 A1 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1984 Kawasaki Zx 900 A1 has the highest pass rate at 83.1%, out of 629 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Kawasaki Zx 900 A1 MOT failures?

The most common Kawasaki Zx 900 A1 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Kawasaki Zx 900 A1 — Reliability by Year

744 vehicles · MOT data 1984–1985 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Kawasaki Zx 900 A1 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1984

83.1% pass rate · 629 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1985

66.8% pass rate · 115 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1985	66.8%	44,973 mi	115
1984	83.1%	37,277 mi	629

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