MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx 600-a1
934 vehicles · 219 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 934 Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 vehicles and 219 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,645 miles.
934
Vehicles
219
MOT tests
1,159
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Brakes8%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 8 | 75% |
| 20 | 19 | 79% |
Fuel types: Petrol (933), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (3 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 44 | 80% | 31,975 |
| 1997 | 3 | 30 | 77% | 33,111 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 17,745 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,391 |
| 1987 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 41,320 |
| 1986 | 12 | 32 | 72% | 40,026 |
| 1985 | 35 | 94 | 79% | 37,071 |
Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 reliability FAQ
Across 934 Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki Zx 600-a1 in our data has covered around
36,645 miles.
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