Kawasaki Zx900 E2 (2002)
2002 Kawasaki Zx900 E2
CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2002 Kawasaki Zx900 E2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Kawasaki ZX900-E2 is a genuinely troublesome proposition: just 43% of examples pass their MOT first time, against the UK average of 80%, and at only 13,014 miles median for a 22-year-old bike, most haven't been ridden hard—yet still fail regularly. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset and average failures per vehicle sit at just 0.4, suggesting the issues are manageable rather than catastrophic.
Most of these bikes show their age through minor problems: an average of 0.7 advisories per vehicle points to wear rather than mechanical failure. Before committing to buy, have any prospect independently inspected by a specialist mechanic, because the 46% first-time pass rate indicates these bikes need proper attention, and that low median mileage means storage damage and neglect—not just riding miles—are often the culprit.
What to check before buying a 2002 Kawasaki Zx900 E2
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 (94%) | 100 | 43.2% | 0.4 |
| Other (6%) | 6 | 95.2% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Kawasaki Zx900 E2 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 2002 Kawasaki Zx900 E2 vehicles fall between 8,657 and 20,530 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Kawasaki Zx900 E2
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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31.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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20%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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20%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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11.1%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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11.1%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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11.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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