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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja

2 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,506 miles.

2
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
1,185
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja problem areas

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

  • Other56%
  • Seatbelts & equipment19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Steering6%
  • Identification & plates6%
  • Brakes6%
  • Body & structure3%

Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3367%
4367%
52100%
62100%
72100%
82100%
9367%
102100%
11367%
122100%
13250%
14367%
151100%
16367%
171100%
182100%
191100%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  7. Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g) (1 times)
  8. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  11. Central Front Inner front fork seal dust wipers corroding out of rubber will lead to fork seal failure (1 times)
  12. Central Front Lower front tyre has uneven wear from under inflation (1 times)
  13. Central Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose chain loose and needs lubrication (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 2 41 80% 26,506

Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Zx-6r ninja in our data has covered around 26,506 miles.

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