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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx6-r

47 vehicles · 601 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 47 Kawasaki Zx6-r vehicles and 601 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx6-r has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,305 miles.

47
Vehicles
601
MOT tests
1,362
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx6-r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx6-r MOT tests:

  • Other74%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Steering7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Zx6-r pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx6-r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31979%
41493%
52080%
62875%
72378%
83778%
93686%
104680%
114379%
124477%
133974%
144176%
153485%
162875%
172986%
182681%
192171%
201974%

Fuel types: Petrol (47)

Most common Kawasaki Zx6-r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx6-r MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (27 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (23 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (21 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (20 times)
  5. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (13 times)
  6. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (13 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
  8. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (10 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  12. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (9 times)
  13. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (8 times)
  14. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (8 times)
  15. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (7 times)

Kawasaki Zx6-r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 12 100% 13,378
2008 2 25 84% 15,795
2007 5 37 89% 9,728
2006 3 50 82% 18,660
2005 2 19 84% 36,456
2004 1 13 77% 11,014
2003 3 62 74% 33,622
2002 3 33 88% 23,326
2000 5 78 76% 85,983
1999 5 80 82% 42,676
1998 5 61 75% 54,458

Kawasaki Zx6-r reliability FAQ

Across 47 Kawasaki Zx6-r 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 Zx6-r MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx6-r in our data has covered around 48,305 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx6-r

See how the Kawasaki Zx6-r stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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