MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex650cbf
4 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Ex650cbf vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex650cbf has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,303 miles.
4
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
2,963
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex650cbf problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex650cbf MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Body & structure28%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Steering8%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Kawasaki Ex650cbf pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Ex650cbf MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex650cbf MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering Lower fairing section missing. (2.1.2e) (1 times)
- Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Gear change loose on spline fitment (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ex650cbf pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 26 | 88% | 10,307 |
| 2011 | 2 | 22 | 77% | 32,299 |
Kawasaki Ex650cbf reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Ex650cbf vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex650cbf MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Ex650cbf in our data has covered around
21,303 miles.
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