Kawasaki Zx-6r vs Kawasaki Zx1200r: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Zx-6r
82%
MOT pass rate · 18,602 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx1200r
85%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) and Kawasaki Zx1200r (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Zx-6r | Kawasaki Zx1200r |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 18% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 28,430 mi | 23,323 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18,602 | 3 |
Most common faults
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))
Kawasaki Zx1200r
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) and Kawasaki Zx1200r (85%) 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.