Kawasaki 650 b vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki 650 b
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 650 b (67%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki 650 b | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 39,782 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki 650 b
- FRONT BRAKE PADS DO NOT "SWEEP"WHOLE DISC .
- Front brake pads do not "sweep"the whole area of discs.
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 650 b (67%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki 650 b report Full Kawasaki Unknown report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.