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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf

366 vehicles · 2,779 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 366 Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf vehicles and 2,779 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,184 miles.

366
Vehicles
2,779
MOT tests
1,710
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf MOT tests:

  • Other35%
  • Brakes19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Body & structure12%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2580%
329088%
431087%
529187%
626289%
725388%
822887%
919089%
1018587%
1120086%
1219587%
1317586%
1413685%
153985%

Fuel types: Petrol (361), Other (5)

Most common Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (142 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (66 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (53 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (51 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (45 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (45 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (40 times)
  8. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (33 times)
  9. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (30 times)
  10. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (27 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (25 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (24 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (23 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (22 times)
  15. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (21 times)

Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 9 82 95% 16,557
2012 122 1,030 87% 20,226
2011 172 1,648 87% 20,546

Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf reliability FAQ

Across 366 Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf in our data has covered around 20,184 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf

See how the Kawasaki Ex 650 cbf stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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