Kawasaki ZZR600 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.7 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 ZZR600 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 severely16.2%

   18 occurrences

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution10.8%

   12 occurrences

3. 3.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.9%

   11 occurrences

4. 4.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps9.0%

   10 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.1%

   9 occurrences

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake8.1%

   9 occurrences

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.1%

   9 occurrences

8. 8.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning5.4%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.4%

   6 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released4.5%

    5 occurrences

11. 11.Exhaust system leaking or insecure4.5%

    5 occurrences

12. 12.Contaminated with oil, grease etc4.5%

    5 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki ZZR600 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.7%

   91 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution7.2%

   76 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.8%

   61 tests

4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured5.0%

   53 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.6%

   48 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake3.9%

   41 tests

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.1%

   33 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.0%

   32 tests

What gets tested

The ZZR600 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

30,296

Test classes

class 2: 1,050

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki ZZR600?

82.9% unadjusted, from 1,050 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki ZZR600 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 16.2% of failed Kawasaki ZZR600 tests, followed by "Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" (10.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki ZZR600 usually have at its MOT?

30,296 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.