Kawasaki Zx-6r vs Kawasaki Zx750-j1: 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
More reliable
Kawasaki Zx750-j1
76%
MOT pass rate · 314 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx-6r is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Zx-6r | Kawasaki Zx750-j1 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 28,430 mi | 34,082 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18,602 | 314 |
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-j1
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Zx-6r is the more reliable of the two — 82% pass first time versus 76%. 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.