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Kawasaki Klx300r vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Klx300r
80%
MOT pass rate · 21 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klx300r (80%) 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 Klx300r Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 80% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 20% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 1% 1%
Average mileage 3,627 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 21 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Klx300r

  1. Chain guard missing
  2. No lights fitted at time of test
  3. Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  5. Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
  6. Chain guard missing

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 Klx300r (80%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Klx300r 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.