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Kawasaki Kle 650 versys vs Kawasaki Zx-9r: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kle 650 versys
89%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Kawasaki Zx-9r
84%
MOT pass rate · 8,856 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kle 650 versys (89%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kawasaki Kle 650 versys Kawasaki Zx-9r
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 28,567 mi 32,039 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 14 8,856

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kle 650 versys

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Kawasaki Zx-9r

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kle 650 versys (89%) and Kawasaki Zx-9r (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kle 650 versys report Full Kawasaki Zx-9r 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.