Kawasaki Z400d vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Z400d
83%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Z400d (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 Z400d | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 26,956 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Z400d
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Rear Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
- Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
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 Z400d (83%) 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.