KAWASAKI ZX 636 GKFA
Pass rate over time
The ZX 636 GKFA's first-time pass rate has risen 3.7 points since 2022, 85.1% to 88.8%.
What fails on a ZX 636 GKFA
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 31.2 | 1.5× |
| tyres |
|
9 | 18.8 | 2.0× |
| brakes |
|
8 | 16.7 | 0.2× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
7 | 14.6 | 6.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 8.3 | 1.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 4.2 | 1.5× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 4.2 | 0.5× |
| steering |
|
1 | 2.1 | 0.4× |
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
On first-time pass rate the ZX 636 GKFA beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 GKFA.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (89.9% pass). Weakest: 2019 (84.7%).
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 GKFA FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI ZX 636 GKFA reliable?
The KAWASAKI ZX 636 GKFA is about average for its class: 85.8% of its 590 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2264 of 5426 models.
What does a ZX 636 GKFA fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 31% of all defects recorded against failed ZX 636 GKFA tests.
What is the best year of ZX 636 GKFA to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (89.9%) and 2019 worst (84.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.