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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ej 650 c5

15 vehicles · 82 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 vehicles and 82 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,106 miles.

15
Vehicles
82
MOT tests
623
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 MOT tests:

  • Other52%
  • Brakes22%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Seatbelts & equipment11%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Identification & plates4%

Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3786%
4786%
54100%
65100%
7786%
85100%
95100%
102100%
114100%
124100%
134100%
144100%
15475%
163100%
173100%
182100%
19250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (13), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  11. Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
  12. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  13. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)

Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2008 1 10 100% 10,606
2006 1 18 89% 15,481
2004 5 48 92% 13,449

Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 reliability FAQ

Across 15 Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 MOT issues are: Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Ej 650 c5 in our data has covered around 15,106 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ej 650 c5

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