MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf reliable?

Across 150 Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

150 vehicles · 478 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 150 Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf vehicles and 478 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,313 miles.

150

Vehicles

478

MOT tests

1,826

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
Lamps & electrical22%
Emissions & nuisance21%
Brakes18%
Body & structure10%
Identification & plates7%
Other7%
Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	110	85%
4	117	86%
5	108	91%
6	96	91%
7	38	89%
8	3	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (148), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (37 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (25 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (18 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (9 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (7 times)
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (6 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (4 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	5	16	88%	6,945
2020	25	79	91%	8,474
2019	84	358	88%	10,793
2018	4	20	85%	17,332

Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf reliability FAQ

Across 150 Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf in our data has covered around 10,313 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx 636 gkf

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