MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f reliable?

Across 967 Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

967 vehicles · 5,714 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 967 Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f vehicles and 5,714 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,980 miles.

967

Vehicles

5,714

MOT tests

1,379

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f MOT tests:

Other57%
Brakes18%
Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
Lamps & electrical10%
Body & structure6%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Steering4%
Seatbelts & equipment4%

Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	12	92%
3	566	84%
4	530	88%
5	491	85%
6	443	88%
7	445	87%
8	432	83%
9	395	85%
10	379	87%
11	317	85%
12	289	84%
13	334	82%
14	285	83%
15	259	89%
16	250	88%
17	176	85%
18	57	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (958), Other (9)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (182 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (168 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (125 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (120 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (106 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (105 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (98 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (90 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (67 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (65 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (64 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (55 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (54 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (47 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (44 times)

Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2014	1	3	100%	4,231
2010	1	11	91%	16,246
2009	278	2,676	87%	17,199
2008	302	2,957	84%	18,371
2007	1	14	71%	20,902

Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f reliability FAQ

Across 967 Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f 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 (8.1.1 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f in our data has covered around 17,980 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f

See how the Kawasaki Zx 600 p8f stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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