MOT reliability
Kawasaki 650
27 vehicles · 229 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Kawasaki 650 vehicles and 229 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 650 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,281 miles.
27
Vehicles
229
MOT tests
847
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 650 MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Steering11%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 78% |
| 4 | 8 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 10 | 90% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 10 | 70% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 9 | 89% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 650 MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- O/S/F Fork dust seal split (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Kawasaki 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 20,345 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,650 |
| 2007 | 2 | 21 | 90% | 35,113 |
| 2006 | 3 | 32 | 78% | 27,138 |
| 2002 | 1 | 23 | 83% | 17,054 |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 6,414 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 30,989 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 48,739 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 34,988 |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 56,090 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18 |
| 1989 | 2 | 16 | 88% | 21,567 |
| 1983 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 39,332 |
| 1979 | 2 | 19 | 100% | 34,421 |
| 1978 | 5 | 39 | 87% | 27,366 |
| 1977 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 22,377 |
Kawasaki 650 reliability FAQ
Across 27 Kawasaki 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 650 MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b).
The typical Kawasaki 650 in our data has covered around
26,281 miles.
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