What year Kawasaki Zx 600 A1 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1985 Kawasaki Zx 600 A1 has the highest pass rate at 86.2%, out of 731 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Kawasaki Zx 600 A1 MOT failures?

The most common Kawasaki Zx 600 A1 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Kawasaki Zx 600 A1 — Reliability by Year

915 vehicles · MOT data 1985–1986 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Kawasaki Zx 600 A1 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1985

86.2% pass rate · 731 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1986

77.3% pass rate · 184 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1986	77.3%	36,571 mi	184
1985	86.2%	32,132 mi	731

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