Kawasaki Vn900 caf vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Vn900 caf
77%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Vn900 caf (77%) 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 caf | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 40% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 16,835 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Vn900 caf
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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 Vn900 caf (77%) 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 caf 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.