Kawasaki Kle650a8f vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kle650a8f
98%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kle650a8f (98%) 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 Kle650a8f | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 98% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 2% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 25,864 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kle650a8f
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Centre Rear 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 Kle650a8f (98%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kle650a8f 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.