Head-to-head · 2005–2025
BMW F 700 GS vs KAWASAKI ZX-6R
The BMW F 700 GS passes its MOT first time more often than the KAWASAKI ZX-6R — 93.0% vs 78.1%, a 14.9-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | BMW F 700 GS | KAWASAKI ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 93.0% | 78.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 2.6% | 14.0% |
| Median miles at test | 12,581 | 19,446 |
| MOT tests analysed | 5,034 | 173,953 |
| Most common failure | brakes | lighting and signalling |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
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