Kawasaki Er 650 c9f vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Er 650 c9f
86%
MOT pass rate · 374 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Er 650 c9f is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Er 650 c9f | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 21,730 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 374 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Er 650 c9f
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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 Er 650 c9f is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Er 650 c9f 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.