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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx-6

3 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx-6 vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx-6 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,528 miles.

3
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
916
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx-6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx-6 MOT tests:

  • Other48%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
  • Steering12%
  • Body & structure12%
  • Lamps & electrical8%

Kawasaki Zx-6 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
42100%
53100%
64100%
71100%
82100%
9367%
10367%
11367%
122100%
13367%
142100%
151100%
162100%
172100%
182100%
191100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zx-6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx-6 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  3. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  7. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  8. has repair in rear tyre (1 times)
  9. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  11. headlight masks fitted (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx-6 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 3 100% 6,614
2002 1 19 84% 35,257
2001 1 20 85% 19,714

Kawasaki Zx-6 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Zx-6 vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx-6 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx-6 in our data has covered around 20,528 miles.

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