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MOT reliability

Kawasaki 650 r

1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki 650 r vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 650 r has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,405 miles.

1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
831
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki 650 r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 650 r MOT tests:

  • Lamps & electrical32%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
  • Steering21%
  • Emissions & nuisance16%
  • Other5%
  • Body & structure5%

Kawasaki 650 r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
131100%
14250%
15250%
171100%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki 650 r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 650 r MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  2. Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
  3. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  11. Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki 650 r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2007 1 9 78% 14,405

Kawasaki 650 r reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki 650 r vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 650 r MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki 650 r in our data has covered around 14,405 miles.

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