MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx600r
21 vehicles · 178 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Kawasaki Zx600r vehicles and 178 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx600r has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,328 miles.
21
Vehicles
178
MOT tests
1,102
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx600r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx600r MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Brakes12%
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Steering11%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Zx600r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 10 | 90% |
| 9 | 13 | 85% |
| 10 | 14 | 86% |
| 11 | 12 | 83% |
| 12 | 13 | 77% |
| 13 | 11 | 82% |
| 14 | 14 | 71% |
| 15 | 13 | 69% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Kawasaki Zx600r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx600r MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
Kawasaki Zx600r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 15,531 |
| 2009 | 2 | 23 | 91% | 13,868 |
| 2007 | 3 | 37 | 81% | 19,035 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 14,258 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 27,806 |
| 1999 | 5 | 38 | 82% | 35,344 |
| 1998 | 2 | 32 | 75% | 42,375 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,293 |
| 1996 | 4 | 29 | 72% | 22,505 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 29,696 |
Kawasaki Zx600r reliability FAQ
Across 21 Kawasaki Zx600r vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx600r 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 Zx600r in our data has covered around
25,328 miles.
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