Kawasaki Klx 300r vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Klx 300r
87%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klx 300r (87%) 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 Klx 300r | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 7,934 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Klx 300r
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
- Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) rear wheel spindle split pin missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- motor cycle presented for day time use only
- Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Kawasaki Zx-6r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klx 300r (87%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (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.