Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Real ownership data from 27,485 UK Ninja ZX-10R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Ninja ZX-10R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | fail | 22.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 10.6% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 6% |
| Fuel system | major | 4.9% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 4.7% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 4.2% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Other | fail | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
Ninja ZX-10R mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 136 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 204 | 10,456 mi | — | 100% |
| 2024 | 1,242 | 12,083 mi | 1,107 | 100% |
| 2023 | 1,172 | 5,946 mi | 1,693 | 93.37% |
| 2022 | 1,057 | 7,108 mi | 1,561 | 94.78% |
| 2021 | 1,069 | 9,077 mi | 1,689 | 93.64% |
| 2020 | 1,319 | 10,535 mi | 1,516 | 93.89% |
| 2019 | 1,590 | 10,652 mi | 1,358 | 92.68% |
| 2018 | 1,839 | 12,693 mi | 1,442 | 92.49% |
| 2017 | 1,602 | 13,264 mi | 1,282 | 92.65% |
| 2016 | 1,493 | 13,426 mi | 1,199 | 90.73% |
| 2015 | 1,424 | 15,466 mi | 1,291 | 89.96% |
| 2014 | 1,325 | 17,182 mi | 1,348 | 90.05% |
| 2013 | 1,001 | 16,810 mi | 1,303 | 89.33% |
| 2012 | 876 | 18,809 mi | 1,376 | 88.9% |
| 2011 | 1,066 | 19,252 mi | 1,346 | 89.54% |
| 2010 | 350 | 16,946 mi | 1,104 | 86.92% |
| 2009 | 823 | 18,729 mi | 1,229 | 86.43% |
| 2008 | 783 | 18,059 mi | 1,209 | 85.72% |
| 2007 | 821 | 18,654 mi | 1,041 | 84.98% |
Ninja ZX-10R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
Across 27,485 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (22.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (10.6% of all recorded faults), frame and structure (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
The median Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in the UK has covered 14,417 miles, and typically rides about 1,267 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,164 and 23,954 miles.
Is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R reliable?
88.25% of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 27,485 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.