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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx600-j

32 vehicles · 136 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 32 Kawasaki Zx600-j vehicles and 136 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx600-j has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,722 miles.

32
Vehicles
136
MOT tests
3,679
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx600-j problem areas

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

  • Other92%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%
  • Brakes7%
  • Steering6%
  • Visibility1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Kawasaki Zx600-j pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx600-j's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
44100%
52584%
63093%
73278%
82190%
91292%
103100%
111100%
121100%
141100%
171100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (32)

Most common Kawasaki Zx600-j MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  6. Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  12. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  13. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  14. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Zx600-j pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 3 9 100% 26,734
2001 15 72 85% 29,205
2000 14 55 89% 24,058

Kawasaki Zx600-j reliability FAQ

Across 32 Kawasaki Zx600-j vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx600-j MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx600-j in our data has covered around 26,722 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx600-j

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