KAWASAKI ZX 636 EDF

636cc Petrol Class 2

#2835 of 5426 overall #335 of 592 KAWASAKIs #1790 of 2787 other bikes

83.6%

first-time pass rate

8.3%

failed outright

9,155

median miles at test

1,052

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2016–2025

The ZX 636 EDF's first-time pass rate has risen 3.8 points since 2016, 79.8% to 83.6%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the ZX 636 EDF's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage ZX 636 EDF passes first time 87.3% of the time; by 20k that's 78.1%.

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 636 EDF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	56	31.6	2.1×
lighting and signalling	32	18.1	0.5×
brakes	23	13	0.4×
tyres and wheels	15	8.5	0.6×
tyres	14	7.9	1.7×
structure and attachments	13	7.3	1.8×
audible warning (Horn)	10	5.6	5.2×
Identification of the vehicle	5	2.8	2.1×
reg plates and vin	5	2.8	0.7×
suspension	4	2.3	0.5×

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 636 EDF beats 3 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 HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 636 EDF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (90.6% pass). Weakest: 2013 (83.1%).

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 636 EDF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI ZX 636 EDF reliable?

The KAWASAKI ZX 636 EDF is about average for its class: 83.6% of its 1,052 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2835 of 5426 models.

What does a ZX 636 EDF fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 32% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 636 EDF tests.

How many miles will a ZX 636 EDF last?

The median ZX 636 EDF shows 9,155 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 78.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.