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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 636

22 vehicles · 232 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 22 Kawasaki Zx 636 vehicles and 232 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 636 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,627 miles.

22
Vehicles
232
MOT tests
1,518
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 636 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 636 MOT tests:

  • Other77%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Steering3%

Kawasaki Zx 636 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx 636's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32181%
42387%
51974%
62273%
71587%
82273%
91788%
101580%
111675%
121173%
13875%
14786%
15786%
16580%
17862%
18683%
195100%
20475%

Fuel types: Petrol (22)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 636 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 636 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
  3. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  8. Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
  9. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  10. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  12. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
  13. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  14. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  15. Number plate light damaged (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx 636 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 8 100% 26,276
2006 10 112 81% 19,752
2005 6 68 71% 21,651
2004 2 32 84% 36,375
2003 1 7 71% 15,504
2002 2 5 100% 16,921

Kawasaki Zx 636 reliability FAQ

Across 22 Kawasaki Zx 636 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 636 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 636 in our data has covered around 21,627 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 636

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