Kawasaki En454 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki En454
92%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki En454 (92%) 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 En454 | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 21,121 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki En454
- 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)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(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 En454 (92%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki En454 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.