MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zl600b
2 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Zl600b vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl600b has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,548 miles.
2
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
410
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zl600b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl600b MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Steering25%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure4%
Kawasaki Zl600b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Zl600b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl600b MOT tests:
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
- Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zl600b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 22,353 |
| 1995 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 16,744 |
Kawasaki Zl600b reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Zl600b vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl600b MOT issues are:
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zl600b in our data has covered around
19,548 miles.
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