MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx600-a3
578 vehicles · 179 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 578 Kawasaki Zx600-a3 vehicles and 179 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx600-a3 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,362 miles.
578
Vehicles
179
MOT tests
1,584
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx600-a3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx600-a3 MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Steering12%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki Zx600-a3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 18 | 78% |
| 19 | 38 | 71% |
| 20 | 25 | 68% |
Fuel types: Petrol (575), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx600-a3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx600-a3 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working (3 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
Kawasaki Zx600-a3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 11 | 55 | 78% | 36,716 |
| 1987 | 27 | 103 | 70% | 41,122 |
| 1986 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 15,712 |
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 57,836 |
Kawasaki Zx600-a3 reliability FAQ
Across 578 Kawasaki Zx600-a3 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx600-a3 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx600-a3 in our data has covered around
39,362 miles.
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