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Kawasaki Ex650 ecf vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Ex650 ecf
88%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ex650 ecf (88%) 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 Ex650 ecf Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 20,944 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 5 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Ex650 ecf

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
  3. Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
  4. Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  5. Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  6. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Kawasaki Zzr600

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ex650 ecf (88%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Ex650 ecf 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.