Kawasaki Bx 125 bmfan vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Bx 125 bmfan
78%
MOT pass rate · 205 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zzr600 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 bmfan | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 9,022 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 205 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Bx 125 bmfan
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (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 Zzr600 is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Bx 125 bmfan 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.