Kawasaki Bn125a1 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Bn125a1
76%
MOT pass rate · 156 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx-6r is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Bn125a1 | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 17,465 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 156 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Bn125a1
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Kawasaki Zx-6r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx-6r is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Bn125a1 report Full Kawasaki Zx-6r 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.