Kawasaki Zephyr 750 hardtail chop vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Zephyr 750 hardtail chop
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zephyr 750 hardtail chop (67%) 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 Zephyr 750 hardtail chop | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | — | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Zephyr 750 hardtail chop
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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 Zephyr 750 hardtail chop (67%) 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.