MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx636 a1p

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx636 a1p reliable?

Across 425 Kawasaki Zx636 a1p vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

425 vehicles · 1,103 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 425 Kawasaki Zx636 a1p vehicles and 1,103 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx636 a1p has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,344 miles.

425

Vehicles

1,103

MOT tests

2,467

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx636 a1p problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx636 a1p MOT tests:

Other82%
Brakes10%
Steering9%
Seatbelts & equipment9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Lamps & electrical3%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Zx636 a1p pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx636 a1p's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	118	89%
4	187	88%
5	165	87%
6	97	89%
7	53	83%
8	32	91%
9	30	97%
10	27	96%
11	34	88%
12	36	78%
13	27	93%
14	37	89%
15	31	84%
16	28	96%
17	19	95%
18	21	95%
19	22	91%
20	23	91%

Fuel types: Petrol (416), Other (9)

Most common Kawasaki Zx636 a1p MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx636 a1p MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (40 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (36 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (30 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (14 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (12 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (12 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (6 times)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)

Kawasaki Zx636 a1p pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	1	4	75%	17,760
2003	88	453	88%	16,811
2002	105	590	89%	16,689

Kawasaki Zx636 a1p reliability FAQ

Across 425 Kawasaki Zx636 a1p vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx636 a1p MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Zx636 a1p in our data has covered around 17,344 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx636 a1p

See how the Kawasaki Zx636 a1p stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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