MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf reliable?

Across 103 Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

103 vehicles · 280 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 103 Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf vehicles and 280 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,511 miles.

103

Vehicles

280

MOT tests

1,874

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf problem areas

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

Brakes32%
Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
Body & structure20%
Lamps & electrical16%
Emissions & nuisance8%
Other7%
Steering4%
Identification & plates2%

Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	6	67%
3	82	87%
4	91	86%
5	69	93%
6	28	96%

Fuel types: Petrol (101), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (12 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (11 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (7 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) (3 times)
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (3 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	18	43	93%	7,624
2020	72	234	88%	9,982

Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf reliability FAQ

Across 103 Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf in our data has covered around 9,511 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex 650 mlf

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