Kawasaki 250 ninja vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki 250 ninja
68%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 250 ninja (68%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki 250 ninja | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 18,051 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki 250 ninja
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre cracked (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Handlebar deformed but serviceable both sides (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Kawasaki Zzr600
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 250 ninja (68%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki 250 ninja report Full Kawasaki Zzr600 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.