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Kawasaki Kle650a8f vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kle650a8f
98%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kle650a8f (98%) 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 Kle650a8f Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 98% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 2% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 25,864 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kle650a8f

  1. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  2. Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
  3. Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  4. Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  6. Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 Kle650a8f (98%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kle650a8f 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.