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Kawasaki Kle650 daf vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kle650 daf
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kle650 daf (71%) 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 Kle650 daf Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 71% 82%
MOT failure rate 29% 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 33,295 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kle650 daf

  1. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  2. Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  3. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  4. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
  6. side stand rubbing on swingarm

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 Kle650 daf (71%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kle650 daf 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.