Kawasaki Zx-10r e9f vs Kawasaki Zx-6r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Zx-10r e9f
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-10r e9f (88%) 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 Zx-10r e9f | Kawasaki Zx-6r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 82% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 18% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 18,937 mi | 28,430 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 18,602 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Zx-10r e9f
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads getting low (3.2A1f(ii))
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion right hand fork seal misting (2.3.3)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Kawasaki Zx-6r
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-10r e9f (88%) and Kawasaki Zx-6r (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.