MOT reliability

Kawasaki Gpx600

Q: Is the Kawasaki Gpx600 reliable?

Across 40 Kawasaki Gpx600 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Gpx600?

The typical Kawasaki Gpx600 in our data has covered around 46,167 miles.

40 vehicles · 260 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 40 Kawasaki Gpx600 vehicles and 260 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpx600 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,167 miles.

Vehicles

260

MOT tests

950

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Gpx600 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpx600 MOT tests:

Other93%
Steering11%
Brakes6%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Body & structure2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Lamps & electrical1%

Kawasaki Gpx600 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Gpx600's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	2	50%
3	2	50%
5	2	50%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	3	67%
9	3	67%
10	5	60%
11	7	86%
12	12	92%
13	19	63%
14	12	83%
15	13	77%
16	16	75%
17	21	86%
18	26	69%
19	17	71%
20	22	68%

Fuel types: Petrol (40)

Most common Kawasaki Gpx600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpx600 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (8 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (5 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)

Kawasaki Gpx600 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	1	16	69%	19,224
1998	1	3	67%	22,231
1996	3	24	75%	32,320
1995	4	43	77%	22,379
1994	10	69	84%	32,921
1993	5	36	72%	154,837
1992	1	1	100%	19,356
1990	1	1	100%	67,930
1989	12	64	84%	29,159
1971	2	3	100%	39,076

Kawasaki Gpx600 reliability FAQ

Across 40 Kawasaki Gpx600 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpx600 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Kawasaki Gpx600 in our data has covered around 46,167 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Gpx600

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