MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 600
21 vehicles · 193 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Kawasaki Zx 600 vehicles and 193 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 600 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,145 miles.
21
Vehicles
193
MOT tests
1,140
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 600 MOT tests:
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Other64%
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Brakes20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Zx 600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 12 | 83% |
| 5 | 8 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 11 | 82% |
| 9 | 11 | 82% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 12 | 83% |
| 12 | 10 | 70% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 9 | 78% |
| 15 | 12 | 75% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 10 | 80% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (19), Other (2)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 600 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx 600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 8,800 |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 47,181 |
| 2007 | 7 | 55 | 84% | 16,786 |
| 2005 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 27,006 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 24,147 |
| 1998 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 231,813 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 37,121 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 15,177 |
| 1994 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 26,627 |
| 1993 | 1 | 12 | 83% | — |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 32,453 |
Kawasaki Zx 600 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Kawasaki Zx 600 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 600 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 600 in our data has covered around
44,145 miles.
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