Kawasaki Zx-6r vs Kawasaki Zx750-f3: 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 Zx750-f3
84%
MOT pass rate · 76 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) and Kawasaki Zx750-f3 (84%) 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 Zx750-f3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 18% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 28,430 mi | 39,411 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18,602 | 76 |
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 Zx750-f3
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) and Kawasaki Zx750-f3 (84%) 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.