Kawasaki Zl900a vs Kawasaki Zzr600: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Zl900a
76%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Kawasaki Zzr600
82%
MOT pass rate · 6,491 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zl900a (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 Zl900a | Kawasaki Zzr600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 23,780 mi | 37,252 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 6,491 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Zl900a
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
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 Zl900a (76%) 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.