Kawasaki Er650-ecf vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Er650-ecf
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Er650-ecf (71%) 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-ecf | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 30,958 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Er650-ecf
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated slightly bent (2.1.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
- Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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-ecf (71%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Er650-ecf 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.