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:
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Other57%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Brakes10%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Ex650 a8f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 85% |
| 4 | 14 | 86% |
| 5 | 12 | 75% |
| 6 | 9 | 89% |
| 7 | 11 | 82% |
| 8 | 14 | 64% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (8 times)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ex650 a8f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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