Kawasaki GPX600R
Real ownership data from 738 UK GPX600R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common GPX600R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 9% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.8% |
| Suspension | major | 5.3% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.1% |
| Other | fail | 4.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
GPX600R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 23,337 mi | 759 | 81.25% |
| 2000 | 8 | 14,939 mi | 1,518 | 64.58% |
| 1998 | 9 | 38,857 mi | 962 | 72.31% |
| 1997 | 11 | 24,181 mi | 578 | 88.24% |
| 1996 | 40 | 22,630 mi | 434 | 81.47% |
| 1995 | 53 | 27,274 mi | 652 | 77.3% |
| 1994 | 74 | 26,177 mi | 980 | 77.92% |
| 1993 | 97 | 25,822 mi | 664 | 76.16% |
| 1992 | 12 | 29,376 mi | 256 | 63.33% |
| 1991 | 18 | 23,617 mi | 799 | 69.49% |
| 1990 | 58 | 30,818 mi | 494 | 80.08% |
| 1989 | 157 | 34,446 mi | 428 | 76.52% |
| 1988 | 187 | 34,662 mi | 575 | 74.49% |
GPX600R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki GPX600R?
Across 738 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki GPX600R?
The median Kawasaki GPX600R in the UK has covered 30,928 miles, and typically rides about 610 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 21,260 and 39,448 miles.
Is the Kawasaki GPX600R reliable?
76.74% of Kawasaki GPX600R 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 738 Kawasaki GPX600R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.