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Kawasaki Kz650c vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kz650c
98%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kz650c (98%) 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 Kz650c Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 98% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 2% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 24,599 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 9 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kz650c

  1. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
  2. Gear lever loose.
  3. Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 Kz650c (98%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kz650c 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.