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Kawasaki W650 vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki W650
90%
MOT pass rate · 1,413 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki W650 is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki W650 Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 22,103 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,413 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki W650

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Headlamp masks/converters fitted
  5. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Kawasaki Zx-9r

  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. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki W650 is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Kawasaki W650 report Full Kawasaki Zx-9r 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.