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Kawasaki Kh100 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kh100
79%
MOT pass rate · 182 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 79%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Kh100 Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 79% 82%
MOT failure rate 21% 18%
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 16,119 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 182 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kh100

  1. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Horn not working (1.7.3a)
  4. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Kawasaki Zzr600

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. 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 79%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Kawasaki Kh100 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.