Kawasaki Kl600a vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kl600a
91%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kl600a (91%) 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 Kl600a | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 91% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 9% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 50,435 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kl600a
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
- nearside front indicator loose
- rear tyre starting to crack
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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 Kl600a (91%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kl600a report Full Kawasaki Unknown 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.