Kawasaki Kh 500 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kh 500
91%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kh 500 (91%) 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 Kh 500 | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 91% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 9% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 25,065 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 25 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kh 500
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
- surface crack on front tyre
- Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
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 Kh 500 (91%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kh 500 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.