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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex650 a8f

11 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 11 Kawasaki Ex650 a8f vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex650 a8f has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,473 miles.

11
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
1,838
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex650 a8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex650 a8f MOT tests:

  • Other57%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
  • Brakes10%
  • Body & structure9%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Steering2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kawasaki Ex650 a8f pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31385%
41486%
51275%
6989%
71182%
81464%
91070%
10786%
11862%
124100%
13683%
14667%
15367%
16580%
17475%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (11)

Most common Kawasaki Ex650 a8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex650 a8f MOT tests:

  1. Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (8 times)
  2. Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (8 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
  5. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
  6. Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  8. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  15. Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) (2 times)

Kawasaki Ex650 a8f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 4 43 79% 35,586
2008 7 84 77% 18,122

Kawasaki Ex650 a8f reliability FAQ

Across 11 Kawasaki Ex650 a8f vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex650 a8f MOT issues are: Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)); Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Ex650 a8f in our data has covered around 24,473 miles.

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