Kawasaki H2 a vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki H2 a
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki H2 a (73%) 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 H2 a | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 860 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki H2 a
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
- Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)
- Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Kawasaki Zzr600
- 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)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki H2 a (73%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki H2 a 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.