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Kawasaki Cx vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Cx
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Cx (60%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Cx Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 60% 82%
MOT failure rate 40% 18%
Faults & advisories per test 3.2 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 20,712 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Cx

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  2. Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
  3. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  6. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Kawasaki Zx-6r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Cx (60%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.