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Kawasaki Ex650 ecf vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Ex650 ecf
88%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ex650 ecf (88%) 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 Ex650 ecf Kawasaki Unknown
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 85%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 15%
Faults & advisories per test 0.2 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 20,944 mi 19,921 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 5 151,652

Most common faults

Kawasaki Ex650 ecf

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
  3. Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
  4. Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  5. Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  6. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Kawasaki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ex650 ecf (88%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Ex650 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.