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Kawasaki Vn750-a10 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Vn750-a10
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn750-a10 (80%) 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 Vn750-a10 Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 80% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 20% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 24,308 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Vn750-a10

  1. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  2. Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  6. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Kawasaki Zx-6r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn750-a10 (80%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Vn750-a10 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.