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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 600-e6

180 vehicles · 458 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 180 Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 vehicles and 458 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,948 miles.

180
Vehicles
458
MOT tests
1,572
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 MOT tests:

  • Other85%
  • Brakes12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Steering5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Identification & plates0%

Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 600-e6's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
53100%
62100%
71392%
84691%
95582%
104281%
112681%
121889%
131593%
1416100%
151788%
162277%
171889%
181989%
191894%
201984%

Fuel types: Petrol (178), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
  7. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)
  8. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  11. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  13. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
  15. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)

Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2001 3 30 100% 25,872
1999 1 4 75% 13,188
1998 51 310 87% 29,270
1997 10 88 83% 38,551
1993 1 6 67% 12,041

Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 reliability FAQ

Across 180 Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 in our data has covered around 29,948 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 600-e6

See how the Kawasaki Zx 600-e6 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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