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Kawasaki Fx400 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Fx400
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Fx400 (67%) 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 Fx400 Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 67% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 22,644 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Fx400

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  2. Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
  3. Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
  6. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 Fx400 (67%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Fx400 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.