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Kawasaki Kz1100-l vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kz1100-l
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kz1100-l (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 Kz1100-l Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 67% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.3 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage — 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kz1100-l

  1. Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
  2. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
  3. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
  4. Horn not working (1.7.3a)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
  6. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 Kz1100-l (67%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kz1100-l 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.