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Kawasaki Z 440-d6 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Z 440-d6
83%
MOT pass rate · 173 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Z 440-d6 (83%) 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 Z 440-d6 Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 25,731 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 173 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Z 440-d6

  1. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  2. An item not tested (Manual)
  3. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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 Z 440-d6 (83%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Z 440-d6 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.