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Kawasaki Kl 250-c2 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kl 250-c2
82%
MOT pass rate · 110 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kl 250-c2 (82%) 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 Kl 250-c2 Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 82% 82%
MOT failure rate 18% 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 22,798 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 110 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kl 250-c2

  1. Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  2. Front Lower Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
  3. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  4. No indicators fitted at time of test.
  5. O/S AND N/S footrests-slightly worn.
  6. Rear Lower Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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 Kl 250-c2 (82%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kl 250-c2 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.