Kawasaki Vn1500 classic vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Vn1500 classic
84%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn1500 classic (84%) 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 Vn1500 classic | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 27,933 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Vn1500 classic
- continental headlamp temporarily masked to conform to UK regs
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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 Vn1500 classic (84%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Vn1500 classic report Full Kawasaki Zx-6r 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.