Kawasaki Kmx200-a2 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kmx200-a2
77%
MOT pass rate · 559 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kmx200-a2 (77%) 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 Kmx200-a2 | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 20,642 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 559 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kmx200-a2
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
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 Kmx200-a2 (77%) 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.