Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Husqvarna Te 511 vs Kawasaki ZX-6R
The Husqvarna Te 511 passes its MOT first time more often than the Kawasaki ZX-6R: 81.2% vs 78.1%, a 3.1-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Husqvarna Te 511 | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 81.2% | 78.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.2% | 14.0% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | -8.1 pts | -5.8 pts |
| Engine size | 478cc | 599cc |
| Median miles at test | 2,792 | 19,446 |
| MOT tests analysed | 138 | 173,956 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | 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.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.