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Kawasaki Xr9-r vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Xr9-r
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Xr9-r (89%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Xr9-r Kawasaki Zzr600
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 34,898 mi 37,252 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 6,491

Most common faults

Kawasaki Xr9-r

  1. Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
  2. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  3. Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  4. Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Kawasaki Zzr600

  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 Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Xr9-r (89%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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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.