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Kawasaki Zx-6r vs Kawasaki Zx636 a1p: 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 Zx636 a1p
89%
MOT pass rate · 425 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx636 a1p is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Zx-6r Kawasaki Zx636 a1p
MOT pass rate 82% 89%
MOT failure rate 18% 11%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.4
Dangerous-fault share 1% 1%
Average mileage 28,430 mi 17,344 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 18,602 425

Most common faults

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))

Kawasaki Zx636 a1p

  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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx636 a1p is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 82%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

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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.