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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ej650-a1

97 vehicles · 486 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 97 Kawasaki Ej650-a1 vehicles and 486 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ej650-a1 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,205 miles.

97
Vehicles
486
MOT tests
1,057
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ej650-a1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ej650-a1 MOT tests:

  • Other96%
  • Brakes13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Steering2%

Kawasaki Ej650-a1 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Ej650-a1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3580%
412100%
51894%
63494%
74885%
83879%
92990%
102195%
112095%
121794%
131894%
141493%
151794%
161889%
171894%
181688%
1915100%
2015100%

Fuel types: Petrol (85), Other (12)

Most common Kawasaki Ej650-a1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ej650-a1 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
  4. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
  5. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
  7. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
  9. An item not tested (Manual) (4 times)
  10. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
  11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  12. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
  14. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  15. Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Ej650-a1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 1 17 100% 18,878
2003 2 18 78% 26,076
2002 7 51 98% 23,778
2001 13 127 91% 37,747
2000 13 90 94% 13,285
1999 14 144 88% 19,783

Kawasaki Ej650-a1 reliability FAQ

Across 97 Kawasaki Ej650-a1 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ej650-a1 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).

The typical Kawasaki Ej650-a1 in our data has covered around 22,205 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ej650-a1

See how the Kawasaki Ej650-a1 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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