Kawasaki Zx636 A1p (2002)
2002 Kawasaki Zx636 A1p
CarHunch analysed 252 real MOT records for the 2002 Kawasaki Zx636 A1p. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Kawasaki ZX636 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 41%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, which is a significant warning sign for any buyer—though the low dangerous defect rate of 1.6% suggests most issues are minor rather than safety-critical. At 13,737 miles on average, these bikes are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're still failing MOT at a much higher rate than average, pointing to age-related wear rather than hard use. The 0.7 advisories per vehicle indicate small maintenance niggles are common, but the real concern is that nearly six in ten examples fail their test, suggesting you should budget for immediate remedial work and plan detailed pre-purchase inspections of the cooling system, brakes, and electrical components. Factor in a full professional inspection by a Kawasaki specialist before committing to buy.
What to check before buying a 2002 Kawasaki Zx636 A1p
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%) | 242 | 39.2% | 0.26 |
| Other (4%) | 10 | 92.1% | 0.3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Kawasaki Zx636 A1p 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 2002 Kawasaki Zx636 A1p vehicles fall between 9,077 and 16,642 miles.
2002 Kawasaki Zx636 A1p — Still on the Road
14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 70% 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.
MOT History Averages
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