KAWASAKI ZX 600 P7F

599cc Petrol Class 2

#3513 of 5426 overall #416 of 592 KAWASAKIs #2237 of 2787 other bikes

80.3%

first-time pass rate

10.6%

failed outright

11,683

median miles at test

6,628

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The ZX 600 P7F's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2010 (78.7% → 77.7%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZX 600 P7F's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZX 600 P7F passes first time 84.2% of the time; by 40k that's 65.4%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a ZX 600 P7F

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	313	23.2	0.9×
lamps and reflectors	235	17.4	1.5×
brakes	232	17.2	0.7×
reg plates and vin	124	9.2	2.4×
tyres and wheels	123	9.1	0.8×
steering and suspension	98	7.3	0.4×
suspension	78	5.8	1.3×
tyres	55	4.1	1.0×
structure and attachments	53	3.9	1.0×
Identification of the vehicle	39	2.9	2.5×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the ZX 600 P7F beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests SUZUKI SV650S 80.6% pass · 84.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the ZX 600 P7F.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2008 (80.4% pass). Weakest: 2009 (78.3%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

KAWASAKI ZX 600 P7F FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZX 600 P7F reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZX 600 P7F is less reliable than average for its class: 80.3% of its 6,628 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3513 of 5426 models.

What does a ZX 600 P7F fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 23% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 600 P7F tests.

What is the best year of ZX 600 P7F to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (80.4%) and 2009 worst (78.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a ZX 600 P7F last?

The median ZX 600 P7F shows 11,683 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 65.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.