Kawasaki Kc100 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kc100
78%
MOT pass rate · 92 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zzr600 is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Kc100 | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 17,378 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 92 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kc100
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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 Zzr600 is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.