MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 600-f3

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 reliable?

Across 844 Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

844 vehicles · 887 completed MOT tests analysed

79%

MOT pass rate

Based on 844 Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 vehicles and 887 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,026 miles.

844

Vehicles

887

MOT tests

2,073

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 MOT tests:

Other82%
Brakes10%
Steering8%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 600-f3's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
7	2	100%
8	33	85%
9	154	80%
10	167	79%
11	142	77%
12	61	84%
13	36	78%
14	32	69%
15	28	79%
16	26	81%
17	20	90%
18	17	82%
19	17	76%
20	14	86%

Fuel types: Petrol (835), Other (9)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (43 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (38 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (24 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (23 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (19 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (15 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (13 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (12 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (11 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (10 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (9 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (9 times)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)

Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	1	6	67%	71,711
1998	16	94	82%	23,534
1997	148	688	79%	27,129
1996	17	71	72%	36,029

Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 reliability FAQ

Across 844 Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 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-f3 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-f3 in our data has covered around 28,026 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 600-f3

See how the Kawasaki Zx 600-f3 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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