Kawasaki Vn 800 b9p vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Vn 800 b9p
96%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn 800 b9p (96%) 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 Vn 800 b9p | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 96% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 4% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 16,867 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Vn 800 b9p
- Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively rear shock\linkage bush has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Kawasaki Zx-6r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn 800 b9p (96%) 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.