MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx600-c1
607 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 607 Kawasaki Zx600-c1 vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx600-c1 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,677 miles.
607
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
1,528
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx600-c1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx600-c1 MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Steering19%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Zx600-c1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 21 | 86% |
| 19 | 15 | 67% |
| 20 | 7 | 71% |
Fuel types: Petrol (606), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Zx600-c1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx600-c1 MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx600-c1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,445 |
| 1990 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 42,917 |
| 1989 | 4 | 24 | 71% | 42,288 |
| 1988 | 23 | 52 | 77% | 36,578 |
Kawasaki Zx600-c1 reliability FAQ
Across 607 Kawasaki Zx600-c1 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx600-c1 MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Kawasaki Zx600-c1 in our data has covered around
36,677 miles.
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