Skip to content

MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs

50 vehicles · 363 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 50 Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs vehicles and 363 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,783 miles.

50
Vehicles
363
MOT tests
1,595
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs problem areas

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

  • Other29%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
  • Brakes19%
  • Body & structure14%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Steering5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
34185%
44190%
53887%
63093%
73087%
82295%
92879%
102886%
112789%
123077%
132286%
141292%

Fuel types: Petrol (48), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs MOT faults

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

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (10 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (10 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (7 times)
  5. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (5 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  7. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  8. Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
  9. n/s/r footrest seized. (4 times)
  10. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  12. Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (3 times)
  13. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  14. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)

Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2013 4 28 96% 10,061
2012 35 322 86% 17,510

Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs reliability FAQ

Across 50 Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs in our data has covered around 16,783 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs

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

Ex 650 fcf abs vs Unknown Ex 650 fcf abs vs Zx-6r Ex 650 fcf abs vs Zx-9r Ex 650 fcf abs vs Zzr600

Check a specific Kawasaki Ex 650 fcf abs

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Kawasaki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks