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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zl 600

4 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Kawasaki Zl 600 vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl 600 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,308 miles.

4
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
1,024
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zl 600 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl 600 MOT tests:

  • Other74%
  • Steering14%
  • Brakes9%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Kawasaki Zl 600 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
113100%
12475%
13367%
14475%
15560%
162100%
173100%
18367%
19367%
203100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Kawasaki Zl 600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl 600 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
  3. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  4. Number plate is slightly loose (2 times)
  5. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  7. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  8. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  9. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  12. Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
  13. Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) (1 times)
  14. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zl 600 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1996 2 28 82% 44,430
1995 1 24 83% 45,964
1986 1 2 100% 18,409

Kawasaki Zl 600 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Kawasaki Zl 600 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl 600 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zl 600 in our data has covered around 38,308 miles.

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