Kawasaki Gpx400 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Gpx400
80%
MOT pass rate · 20 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpx400 (80%) 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 Gpx400 | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 20% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 40,392 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 20 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Gpx400
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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 Gpx400 (80%) 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.