Kawasaki GPX600
Real ownership data from 51 UK GPX600 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GPX600 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 9.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.7% |
| Suspension | fail | 6.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.4% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
GPX600 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 14,572 mi | 432 | 75% |
| 1994 | 11 | 26,556 mi | 283 | 77.27% |
| 1993 | 5 | 30,872 mi | 826 | 66.67% |
| 1989 | 16 | 29,916 mi | 558 | 82.86% |
GPX600 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki GPX600?
Across 51 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki GPX600?
The median Kawasaki GPX600 in the UK has covered 26,556 miles, and typically rides about 545 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,492 and 36,942 miles.
Is the Kawasaki GPX600 reliable?
76.81% of Kawasaki GPX600 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.24 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 51 Kawasaki GPX600 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.