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Kawasaki Zx 1000 d6f vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Zx 1000 d6f
86%
MOT pass rate · 638 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx 1000 d6f is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Zx 1000 d6f Kawasaki Zx-6r
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 82%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 18%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 0.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 21,941 mi 28,430 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 638 18,602

Most common faults

Kawasaki Zx 1000 d6f

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 Zx 1000 d6f is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Kawasaki Zx 1000 d6f 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.