Kawasaki ZX-6R MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.1 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Kawasaki ZX-6R tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely22.0%

   108 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.2%

   65 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements12.2%

   60 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.8%

   48 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake9.8%

   48 occurrences

6. 6.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.1%

   40 occurrences

7. 7.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.9%

   39 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working7.5%

   37 occurrences

9. 9.A tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre5.5%

   27 occurrences

10. 10.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake5.3%

    26 occurrences

11. 11.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.1%

    25 occurrences

12. 12.A brake lining or pad contaminated with oil, grease etc5.1%

    25 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki ZX-6R tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.3%

   412 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.2%

   327 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely6.0%

   241 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.0%

   161 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.7%

   149 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.6%

   144 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.2%

   130 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play2.6%

   106 tests

What gets tested

The ZX-6R fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

27,499

Test classes

class 2: 4,001

Compare within the range

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• Kawasaki KLE87.5%
• Kawasaki KLZ90.6% raw
• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki ZX-6R?

81.4% unadjusted, from 4,001 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki ZX-6R fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 22.0% of failed Kawasaki ZX-6R tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (13.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki ZX-6R usually have at its MOT?

27,499 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.