Kawasaki Ke 125-a11 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Ke 125-a11
73%
MOT pass rate · 853 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ke 125-a11 (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 Ke 125-a11 | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 32,163 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 853 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Ke 125-a11
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- slightly slow return front brake
- Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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 Ke 125-a11 (73%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Ke 125-a11 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.