Kawasaki Z1300-a5 vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Z1300-a5
91%
MOT pass rate · 58 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Z1300-a5 (91%) 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 Z1300-a5 | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 91% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 9% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 34,227 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 58 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Z1300-a5
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Oil leak
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Rear number plate cracked.
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp main beam illuminated constantly (1.2.2c)
Kawasaki Zzr600
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Z1300-a5 (91%) 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.