MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zl600-b1
38 vehicles · 81 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 38 Kawasaki Zl600-b1 vehicles and 81 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl600-b1 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,589 miles.
38
Vehicles
81
MOT tests
1,487
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zl600-b1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl600-b1 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering16%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes2%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Zl600-b1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 13 | 62% |
| 10 | 15 | 67% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38)
Most common Kawasaki Zl600-b1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl600-b1 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) (2 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zl600-b1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 18 | 72% | 20,877 |
| 1997 | 7 | 27 | 74% | 24,167 |
| 1996 | 3 | 25 | 80% | 13,387 |
Kawasaki Zl600-b1 reliability FAQ
Across 38 Kawasaki Zl600-b1 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl600-b1 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Zl600-b1 in our data has covered around
19,589 miles.
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