MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx600f

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx600f reliable?

Across 41 Kawasaki Zx600f vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zx600f?

The typical Kawasaki Zx600f in our data has covered around 34,088 miles.

41 vehicles · 346 completed MOT tests analysed

79%

MOT pass rate

Based on 41 Kawasaki Zx600f vehicles and 346 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx600f has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,088 miles.

Vehicles

346

MOT tests

1,314

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx600f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx600f MOT tests:

Other75%
Steering14%
Brakes9%
Lamps & electrical8%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Body & structure3%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Zx600f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx600f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	2	50%
2	2	50%
4	2	50%
5	1	100%
6	2	50%
7	3	67%
8	5	80%
9	6	100%
10	19	95%
11	35	77%
12	25	72%
13	26	85%
14	23	70%
15	20	85%
16	17	88%
17	17	76%
18	17	76%
19	20	75%
20	11	91%

Fuel types: Petrol (41)

Most common Kawasaki Zx600f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx600f MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (15 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (8 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (6 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (5 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)

Kawasaki Zx600f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2012	1	12	58%	100,805
1999	1	5	60%	33,059
1998	2	3	100%	12,909
1997	3	30	93%	23,898
1996	18	167	79%	33,525
1995	16	129	78%	35,173

Kawasaki Zx600f reliability FAQ

Across 41 Kawasaki Zx600f vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx600f 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 Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zx600f in our data has covered around 34,088 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx600f

See how the Kawasaki Zx600f stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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