Kawasaki Kle 650 caf vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kle 650 caf
88%
MOT pass rate · 355 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Kle 650 caf is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki Kle 650 caf | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 3% |
| Average mileage | 23,794 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 355 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kle 650 caf
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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 Kle 650 caf is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Kawasaki Kle 650 caf 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.