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:
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Other88%
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Steering8%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Identification & plates0%
Kawasaki Zx 600a2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 9 | 89% |
| 20 | 35 | 80% |
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:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (6 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (3 times)
Kawasaki Zx 600a2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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