MOT reliability
Kawasaki 600
39 vehicles · 373 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 39 Kawasaki 600 vehicles and 373 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 600 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,184 miles.
39
Vehicles
373
MOT tests
1,649
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 600 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki 600 pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki 600's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 12 | 75% |
| 8 | 9 | 89% |
| 9 | 14 | 71% |
| 10 | 15 | 87% |
| 11 | 19 | 74% |
| 12 | 18 | 78% |
| 13 | 19 | 84% |
| 14 | 26 | 65% |
| 15 | 27 | 74% |
| 16 | 23 | 74% |
| 17 | 19 | 74% |
| 18 | 27 | 74% |
| 19 | 15 | 80% |
| 20 | 26 | 58% |
Fuel types: Petrol (39)
Most common Kawasaki 600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 600 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (6 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (5 times)
Kawasaki 600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,377 |
| 2003 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 31,870 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 85% | 61,692 |
| 2001 | 3 | 27 | 70% | 25,269 |
| 2000 | 3 | 50 | 78% | 34,813 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 16,830 |
| 1998 | 5 | 58 | 74% | 40,784 |
| 1996 | 6 | 39 | 67% | 33,417 |
| 1995 | 4 | 33 | 67% | 36,806 |
| 1994 | 6 | 59 | 80% | 36,472 |
| 1992 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 52,916 |
| 1991 | 3 | 20 | 75% | 37,163 |
| 1990 | 3 | 21 | 81% | 49,475 |
Kawasaki 600 reliability FAQ
Across 39 Kawasaki 600 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 600 MOT issues are:
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).
The typical Kawasaki 600 in our data has covered around
36,184 miles.
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