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Kawasaki K 175 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki K 175
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki K 175 (100%) 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 K 175 Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 100% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 0% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 2.5 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 2,595 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki K 175

  1. no lights fitted at time of test (daytime use only)
  2. DAY TIME MOT
  3. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. only use during daylight hours and not use at times of seriously reduced viability

Kawasaki Zx-6r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki K 175 (100%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki K 175 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.