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Kawasaki Zx-9r vs Kawasaki Zx600-j: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx600-j
88%
MOT pass rate · 32 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) and Kawasaki Zx600-j (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Zx-9r Kawasaki Zx600-j
MOT pass rate 84% 88% ✓
MOT failure rate 16% 12% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 32,039 mi 26,722 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 8,856 32

Most common faults

Kawasaki Zx-9r

  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. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Kawasaki Zx600-j

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) and Kawasaki Zx600-j (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Zx-9r report Full Kawasaki Zx600-j report Most reliable cars

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.