Kawasaki Z1000a vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Z1000a
75%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Z1000a (75%) 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 Z1000a | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 38,775 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Z1000a
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
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 Z1000a (75%) 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.