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Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs
87%
MOT pass rate · 50 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 16,783 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 50 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Ex 650 fcf abs is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs 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.