Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI ZX6R NINJA
636cc
Petrol
Class 2
73.6%
first-time pass rate
14.0%
failed outright
25,500
median miles at test
121
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a ZX6R NINJA
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 20.5 |
| brakes |
|
7 | 17.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 12.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
5 | 12.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 12.8 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 7.7 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 5.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 5.1 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 2.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 2.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the ZX6R NINJA beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CBR600F, YAMAHA YZF-R6, SUZUKI GSXR600).
HONDA
CBR600F
81.7% pass · 202k tests
YAMAHA
YZF-R6
79.0% pass · 155k tests
SUZUKI
GSXR600
76.7% pass · 149k tests
SUZUKI
GSXR750
79.8% pass · 99.2k 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 ZX6R NINJA.