What year Kawasaki Zx600 A3 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1988 Kawasaki Zx600 A3 has the highest pass rate at 81.3%, out of 137 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Kawasaki Zx600 A3 MOT failures?

The most common Kawasaki Zx600 A3 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Kawasaki Zx600 A3 — Reliability by Year

567 vehicles · MOT data 1987–1988 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Kawasaki Zx600 A3 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

1988

81.3% pass rate · 137 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1987

72.7% pass rate · 430 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1988	81.3%	36,170 mi	137
1987	72.7%	39,384 mi	430

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