Kawasaki Unknown vs Kawasaki Zr10: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Kawasaki Zr10
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zr10 (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Unknown | Kawasaki Zr10 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 19,921 mi | 17,407 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 151,652 | 1 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Kawasaki Zr10
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Unknown (85%) and Kawasaki Zr10 (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Unknown report Full Kawasaki Zr10 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.