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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 600a2

789 vehicles · 240 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 789 Kawasaki Zx 600a2 vehicles and 240 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 600a2 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,221 miles.

789
Vehicles
240
MOT tests
725
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 600a2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 600a2 MOT tests:

  • Other88%
  • Steering8%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Identification & plates0%

Kawasaki Zx 600a2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
18250%
19989%
203580%

Fuel types: Petrol (787), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 600a2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 600a2 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  2. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (8 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (6 times)
  5. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
  9. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  11. Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (3 times)
  12. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  13. Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
  14. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  15. Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zx 600a2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 12 40 72% 39,007
1986 37 193 83% 39,967

Kawasaki Zx 600a2 reliability FAQ

Across 789 Kawasaki Zx 600a2 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 600a2 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 600a2 in our data has covered around 39,221 miles.

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