MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zxr 600
7 vehicles · 98 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Zxr 600 vehicles and 98 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zxr 600 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,984 miles.
7
Vehicles
98
MOT tests
1,160
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zxr 600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zxr 600 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Body & structure9%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Steering2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Zxr 600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Zxr 600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zxr 600 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zxr 600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 7,214 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 18,362 |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 33,592 |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 38,526 |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 36,789 |
| 1995 | 2 | 35 | 86% | 37,705 |
Kawasaki Zxr 600 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Zxr 600 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zxr 600 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Zxr 600 in our data has covered around
29,984 miles.
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