MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx600-j1

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx600-j1 reliable?

Across 941 Kawasaki Zx600-j1 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

941 vehicles · 1,861 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 941 Kawasaki Zx600-j1 vehicles and 1,861 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx600-j1 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,035 miles.

941

Vehicles

1,861

MOT tests

2,695

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx600-j1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx600-j1 MOT tests:

Other77%
Brakes12%
Steering8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure2%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Zx600-j1 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx600-j1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	13	85%
5	113	83%
6	325	86%
7	290	82%
8	239	80%
9	147	75%
10	35	91%
11	60	78%
12	44	86%
13	45	82%
14	42	81%
15	43	91%
16	50	76%
17	40	82%
18	47	79%
19	46	76%
20	37	84%

Fuel types: Petrol (929), Other (12)

Most common Kawasaki Zx600-j1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx600-j1 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (67 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (66 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (35 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (27 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (25 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (25 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (25 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (19 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (17 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (15 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (14 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (13 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)

Kawasaki Zx600-j1 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	1	13	85%	25,319
2002	2	7	86%	37,746
2001	67	372	84%	20,187
2000	272	1,409	82%	22,186

Kawasaki Zx600-j1 reliability FAQ

Across 941 Kawasaki Zx600-j1 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx600-j1 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)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zx600-j1 in our data has covered around 22,035 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx600-j1

See how the Kawasaki Zx600-j1 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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