Kawasaki Gpz400 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Gpz400
74%
MOT pass rate · 83 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx-6r is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Gpz400 | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 45,524 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 83 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Gpz400
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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 Zx-6r is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Gpz400 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.