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Kawasaki Mk2 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Mk2
60%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Mk2 (60%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Mk2 Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 60% 82%
MOT failure rate 40% 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.0 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 39,350 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Mk2

  1. front tyre showing signs of wear
  2. Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
  3. Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
  4. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  5. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  6. Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Kawasaki Zx-6r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Mk2 (60%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (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.