Kawasaki Kac 500 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kac 500
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kac 500 (86%) 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 Kac 500 | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 81,978 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kac 500
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
- Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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 Kac 500 (86%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kac 500 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.