Kawasaki Z250 b vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Z250 b
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Z250 b (83%) 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 Z250 b | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 32,201 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Z250 b
- Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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 Z250 b (83%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Z250 b report Full Kawasaki Zzr600 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.