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:
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Other74%
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Steering14%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Body & structure6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Kawasaki Zl 600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
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:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Number plate is slightly loose (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
- Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zl 600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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