Kawasaki Zg1000-a vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Zg1000-a
76%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zg1000-a (76%) 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 Zg1000-a | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 9% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 41,707 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Zg1000-a
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
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 Zg1000-a (76%) and Kawasaki Zzr600 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Zg1000-a 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.