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Kawasaki Zr750-c2 vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Zr750-c2
87%
MOT pass rate · 53 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zr750-c2 (87%) 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 Zr750-c2 Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 31,414 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 53 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Zr750-c2

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
  3. Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
  4. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  5. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Kawasaki Zx-6r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zr750-c2 (87%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Zr750-c2 report Full Kawasaki Zx-6r 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.