Kawasaki Kz 650sr vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kz 650sr
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kz 650sr (73%) 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 Kz 650sr | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.6 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 23,190 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kz 650sr
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
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 Kz 650sr (73%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kz 650sr 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.