Kawasaki Zx 600 R9f (2010)
2010 Kawasaki Zx 600 R9f
CarHunch analysed 191 real MOT records for the 2010 Kawasaki Zx 600 R9f. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Kawasaki ZX-600 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 58.6%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals a reliability concern for a 14-year-old sports bike. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 3.7%, so safety-critical failures aren't driving the high failure rate.
The median mileage of 9,189 miles is relatively low for the age, suggesting many examples have been garage queens or ridden sparingly—yet they're still failing at nearly double the average rate, pointing to age-related wear rather than abuse. With 0.48 failures and 1.7 advisories per bike on average, you're looking at minor issues (brake wear, exhaust corrosion, lighting) rather than engine problems, so budget for regular maintenance but don't expect major rebuilds before buying.
What to check before buying a 2010 Kawasaki Zx 600 R9f
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 184 | 57.2% | 0.48 |
| Other (4%) | 7 | 95.2% | 0.29 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Kawasaki Zx 600 R9f vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Kawasaki Zx 600 R9f vehicles fall between 5,604 and 14,622 miles.
2010 Kawasaki Zx 600 R9f — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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