Kawasaki Kz550a vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kz550a
81%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kz550a (81%) 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 Kz550a | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 39,507 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kz550a
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
- Offside Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
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 Kz550a (81%) 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.