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Kawasaki Kh500 h1f vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kh500 h1f
77%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kh500 h1f (77%) 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 Kh500 h1f Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 77% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 23% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 16,639 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kh500 h1f

  1. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. no registration plate fitted at time of test.
  3. Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  4. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  5. Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  6. Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Kawasaki Zx-6r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kh500 h1f (77%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kh500 h1f 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.