Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex
74%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex (74%) 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 Gpz 500 ex | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 27,726 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
- Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
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 Gpz 500 ex (74%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Gpz 500 ex 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.