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Kawasaki Vn900 b8f vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Vn900 b8f
91%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn900 b8f (91%) 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 Vn900 b8f Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 91% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 9% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 19,016 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 5 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Vn900 b8f

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 Vn900 b8f (91%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Vn900 b8f 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.