MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zxr600
28 vehicles · 281 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28 Kawasaki Zxr600 vehicles and 281 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zxr600 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,975 miles.
28
Vehicles
281
MOT tests
1,058
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zxr600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zxr600 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Brakes11%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates0%
Kawasaki Zxr600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 12 | 75% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 13 | 92% |
| 11 | 16 | 88% |
| 12 | 24 | 62% |
| 13 | 19 | 84% |
| 14 | 18 | 78% |
| 15 | 19 | 74% |
| 16 | 13 | 100% |
| 17 | 17 | 76% |
| 18 | 12 | 92% |
| 19 | 15 | 80% |
| 20 | 12 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28)
Most common Kawasaki Zxr600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zxr600 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zxr600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 13,068 |
| 2008 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 6,892 |
| 2007 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 6,836 |
| 2002 | 2 | 22 | 86% | 26,891 |
| 2001 | 2 | 33 | 73% | 43,889 |
| 2000 | 1 | 23 | 83% | 27,257 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 49,999 |
| 1998 | 2 | 14 | 71% | 40,829 |
| 1997 | 3 | 27 | 78% | 44,929 |
| 1996 | 6 | 78 | 90% | 28,933 |
| 1995 | 5 | 39 | 79% | 31,982 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 21,551 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 66,504 |
| 1992 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 39,699 |
Kawasaki Zxr600 reliability FAQ
Across 28 Kawasaki Zxr600 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zxr600 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zxr600 in our data has covered around
32,975 miles.
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