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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx600-e10

28 vehicles · 107 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 28 Kawasaki Zx600-e10 vehicles and 107 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx600-e10 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,363 miles.

28
Vehicles
107
MOT tests
2,029
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx600-e10 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx600-e10 MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Brakes11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Steering2%

Kawasaki Zx600-e10 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3989%
41794%
518100%
610100%
7786%
84100%
94100%
10475%
113100%
12560%
13475%
142100%
15580%
16560%
172100%
182100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (27), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zx600-e10 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx600-e10 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (8 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  6. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  8. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
  9. Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  11. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
  12. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  13. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx600-e10 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 1 14 93% 12,624
2003 4 33 97% 18,899
2002 12 58 86% 13,199

Kawasaki Zx600-e10 reliability FAQ

Across 28 Kawasaki Zx600-e10 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx600-e10 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx600-e10 in our data has covered around 15,363 miles.

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