Kawasaki Er650cbf vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Er650cbf
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Er650cbf (78%) 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 Er650cbf | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 22,450 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Er650cbf
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(i))
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play s/arm side to side (2.4.A2a(i))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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 Er650cbf (78%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Er650cbf 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.