Kawasaki Bx 125 akf vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Bx 125 akf
78%
MOT pass rate · 153 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 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Bx 125 akf | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 6% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 11,176 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 153 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Bx 125 akf
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (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 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.