KAWASAKI ZX600F
Pass rate over time
The ZX600F's first-time pass rate has fallen 16.9 points since 2006, 76.9% to 60.0%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage ZX600F passes first time 84.9% of the time; by 40k that's 71.1%.
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 ZX600F
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering and suspension |
|
40 | 23.4 |
| brakes |
|
40 | 23.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
35 | 20.5 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
16 | 9.4 |
| drive system |
|
11 | 6.4 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
7 | 4.1 |
| body and structure |
|
7 | 4.1 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 3.5 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 3.5 |
| tyres |
|
3 | 1.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the ZX600F beats 0 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 ZX600F.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1996 (75.7% pass). Weakest: 1997 (71.9%).
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.