MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z600
2 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z600 vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z600 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,828 miles.
2
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
2,879
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z600 MOT tests:
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Other123%
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Steering9%
Kawasaki Z600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z600 MOT tests:
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- front brake lever action slightly spongy (1 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- 3mm. 120/70/ZR17. (1 times)
- 3mm. 160/60/ZR17. (1 times)
- Chain corroded, needs lube. (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Clutch cable frayed about to snap. (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 84,341 |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 59,315 |
Kawasaki Z600 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z600 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z600 MOT issues are:
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); front brake lever action slightly spongy.
The typical Kawasaki Z600 in our data has covered around
71,828 miles.
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