Kawasaki Z 650 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Z 650
83%
MOT pass rate · 39 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Z 650 (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 650 | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 31,125 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 39 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Z 650
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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 Z 650 (83%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (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.