Kawasaki Ninja250r vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Ninja250r
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ninja250r (75%) 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 Ninja250r | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 44,986 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Ninja250r
- Central Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable left hand handlebar slightly deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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 Ninja250r (75%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Ninja250r 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.