Kawasaki Ltd650 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Ltd650
78%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ltd650 (78%) 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 Ltd650 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 32,590 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Ltd650
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Wheel damaged but not to excess slight dent in rim, tyre still seated correctly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- front tyre low presure
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 Ltd650 (78%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Ltd650 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.