Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic
89%
MOT pass rate · 66 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 18,384 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 66 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Vn 900 bcfa classic
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 Vn 900 bcfa classic is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.