Kawasaki Er650 b8f vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Er650 b8f
92%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Er650 b8f (92%) 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 Er650 b8f | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 37,731 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Er650 b8f
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
- rear tyre is cracking
- Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- 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 Er650 b8f (92%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Er650 b8f 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.