Kawasaki Zx-6r vs Kawasaki Zx14: 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 Zx14
88%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) and Kawasaki Zx14 (88%) 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 Zx14 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 18% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 28,430 mi | 19,432 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18,602 | 16 |
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 Zx14
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) and Kawasaki Zx14 (88%) 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.