Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf reliable?

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf (2011)

151 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf

CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Kawasaki ZX 600 RAF is a significantly weaker performer than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 52.3% against the national benchmark of 80%. While the dangerous defect rate of 9.3% is not excessive, the low pass rate alone signals that these bikes tend to arrive at MOT with genuine problems rather than minor issues.

These machines are running relatively low mileage for their age—averaging 11,566 miles—which suggests they're being ridden sparingly, yet still failing at double the usual rate; the 0.64 average failures per vehicle indicates structural or mechanical wear rather than cosmetic advisories. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the areas that typically fail these models, and budget for remedial work.

We have limited data for the 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.64

Over 5.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 6k–16k

For context

These stats describe 151 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	150	89.6%	0.64

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,831

typical

6,250

low mileage

16,366

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf vehicles fall between 6,250 and 16,366 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,250 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,250–16,366 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Rafs sit.

⚠ Over 22,094 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Raf — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2011 Kawasaki Zx 600 Rafs are still active.

41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.64

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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