Kawasaki Kl600 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kl600
82%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kl600 (82%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Kl600 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 18% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 36,137 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 13 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kl600
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kl600 (82%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.