Kawasaki Ksf450b vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Ksf450b
73%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ksf450b (73%) 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 Ksf450b | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 420 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Ksf450b
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 Ksf450b (73%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Ksf450b 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.