Kawasaki F11 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki F11
81%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki F11 (81%) 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 F11 | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 7,043 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki F11
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Rear Chain guard missing
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 F11 (81%) 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.