Kawasaki Ksv700a vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Ksv700a
86%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ksv700a (86%) 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 Ksv700a | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 1,658 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Ksv700a
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bone inner mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- wheel rim edges slightly damaged
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 Ksv700a (86%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Ksv700a report Full Kawasaki Zzr600 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.