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Kawasaki Kle650 versys vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Kawasaki Kle650 versys
88%
MOT pass rate · 34 vehicles
More reliable
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Kawasaki Kle650 versys 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 Kle650 versys Kawasaki Unknown
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 85%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 15%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 4% 3% ✓
Average mileage 31,595 mi 19,921 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 34 151,652

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kle650 versys

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  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. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 Kle650 versys 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 Kle650 versys 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.