Kawasaki Kl600b2 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kl600b2
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kl600b2 (50%) 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 Kl600b2 | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 20,721 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kl600b2
- FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Kawasaki Zzr600
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kl600b2 (50%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kl600b2 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.