Kawasaki Gpz600 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Gpz600
77%
MOT pass rate · 29 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpz600 (77%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Gpz600 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 36,270 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 29 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Gpz600
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Gpz600 (77%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Gpz600 report Full Kawasaki Unknown 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.