MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx600-j2

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx600-j2 reliable?

Across 546 Kawasaki Zx600-j2 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

546 vehicles · 1,437 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 546 Kawasaki Zx600-j2 vehicles and 1,437 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx600-j2 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,977 miles.

546

Vehicles

1,437

MOT tests

2,248

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx600-j2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx600-j2 MOT tests:

Other79%
Brakes12%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Steering6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Zx600-j2 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx600-j2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	12	58%
4	111	86%
5	222	90%
6	218	85%
7	163	79%
8	90	80%
9	45	87%
10	45	84%
11	44	70%
12	39	82%
13	35	80%
14	42	79%
15	37	84%
16	53	75%
17	33	85%
18	35	83%
19	37	81%
20	33	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (540), Other (6)

Most common Kawasaki Zx600-j2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx600-j2 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (64 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (62 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (38 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (22 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (21 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (20 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (18 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (17 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (17 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (15 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (13 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (11 times)

Kawasaki Zx600-j2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	1	23	96%	41,600
2002	79	428	85%	19,608
2001	163	960	82%	23,137

Kawasaki Zx600-j2 reliability FAQ

Across 546 Kawasaki Zx600-j2 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-j2 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-j2 in our data has covered around 21,977 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx600-j2

See how the Kawasaki Zx600-j2 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	12	58%
4	111	86%
5	222	90%
6	218	85%
7	163	79%
8	90	80%
9	45	87%
10	45	84%
11	44	70%
12	39	82%
13	35	80%
14	42	79%
15	37	84%
16	53	75%
17	33	85%
18	35	83%
19	37	81%
20	33	88%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	12	58%
4	111	86%
5	222	90%
6	218	85%
7	163	79%
8	90	80%
9	45	87%
10	45	84%
11	44	70%
12	39	82%
13	35	80%
14	42	79%
15	37	84%
16	53	75%
17	33	85%
18	35	83%
19	37	81%
20	33	88%