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Kawasaki Kz1000 j1 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kz1000 j1
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kz1000 j1 (67%) 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 Kz1000 j1 Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 67% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.3 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 50% 1% ✓
Average mileage 42,687 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kz1000 j1

  1. after market exhaust fitted with baffle @ time of mot
  2. Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Kawasaki Zzr600

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kz1000 j1 (67%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kz1000 j1 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.