Kawasaki Klx 125 cds vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Klx 125 cds
56%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klx 125 cds (56%) 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 Klx 125 cds | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 56% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 44% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 11% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 7,745 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Klx 125 cds
- Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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 Klx 125 cds (56%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.