Kawasaki Klx650-c2 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Klx650-c2
92%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Klx650-c2 (92%) 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 Klx650-c2 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 19,705 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 14 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Klx650-c2
- front brake lever has little reserve travel
- Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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 Klx650-c2 (92%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Klx650-c2 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.