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Kawasaki Klr 650 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Klr 650
78%
MOT pass rate · 17 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klr 650 (78%) 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 Klr 650 Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 78% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 27,192 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 17 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Klr 650

  1. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  2. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 Klr 650 (78%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Klr 650 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.