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Kawasaki Zx 600 r9f vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Zx 600 r9f
87%
MOT pass rate · 537 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx 600 r9f is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Zx 600 r9f Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% 1% ✓
Average mileage 15,984 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 537 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Zx 600 r9f

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  4. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Kawasaki Zx-9r

  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. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx 600 r9f is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Kawasaki Zx 600 r9f report Full Kawasaki Zx-9r 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.