MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpz600
29 vehicles · 186 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Kawasaki Gpz600 vehicles and 186 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpz600 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,270 miles.
29
Vehicles
186
MOT tests
454
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpz600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpz600 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering8%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Body & structure5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility2%
Kawasaki Gpz600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 12 | 58% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 11 | 82% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 9 | 78% |
| 20 | 14 | 79% |
Fuel types: Petrol (29)
Most common Kawasaki Gpz600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpz600 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- bolts missing from front mudguard (2 times)
Kawasaki Gpz600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 12,834 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 6,119 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 25,560 |
| 1997 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 28,023 |
| 1996 | 3 | 38 | 71% | 33,815 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 43,612 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 37,419 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 53,719 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 67,203 |
| 1989 | 5 | 36 | 89% | 32,902 |
| 1987 | 4 | 14 | 71% | 28,900 |
| 1986 | 3 | 8 | 75% | 43,337 |
| 1985 | 5 | 45 | 78% | 47,694 |
Kawasaki Gpz600 reliability FAQ
Across 29 Kawasaki Gpz600 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpz600 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Gpz600 in our data has covered around
36,270 miles.
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