Kawasaki Zx-6r vs Kawasaki Zx750-n1: 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-n1
79%
MOT pass rate · 20 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) and Kawasaki Zx750-n1 (79%) 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-n1 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 79% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 21% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 28,430 mi | 15,317 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18,602 | 20 |
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-n1
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-6r (82%) and Kawasaki Zx750-n1 (79%) 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.