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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kawasaki Zl600. Check any Zl600 by registration number below.

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91.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Kawasaki Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kawasaki Zl600 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kawasaki Zl600 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.8%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Kawasaki brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Zl600 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kawasaki Zl600, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kawasaki Zl600 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 61 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Kawasaki average: 92.3%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kawasaki Zl600

Kawasaki Zl600 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kawasaki Zl600 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kawasaki Zl600?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kawasaki Zl600 is 91.8% compared to the Kawasaki average of 92.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Zl600?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kawasaki Zl600 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.8%, the Kawasaki Zl600 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kawasaki Zl600?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kawasaki Zl600?
Typical mileage for the Kawasaki Zl600: 21,534 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Zl600 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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