MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 600 m1
21 vehicles · 139 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 vehicles and 139 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,172 miles.
21
Vehicles
139
MOT tests
1,136
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Brakes14%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure4%
Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 83% |
| 4 | 12 | 75% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 10 | 90% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 10 | 70% |
| 9 | 14 | 86% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 6 | 100% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front footrest mount damaged (2 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 37 | 84% | 17,445 |
| 2004 | 10 | 98 | 82% | 21,086 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 21,942 |
Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 600 m1 in our data has covered around
20,172 miles.
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