MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kl 650-c3
24 vehicles · 150 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 vehicles and 150 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,550 miles.
24
Vehicles
150
MOT tests
800
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 MOT tests:
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Other99%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Steering1%
Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 10 | 80% |
| 10 | 14 | 93% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 12 | 83% |
| 13 | 9 | 78% |
| 14 | 13 | 69% |
| 15 | 11 | 82% |
| 16 | 6 | 100% |
| 17 | 11 | 82% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24)
Most common Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (6 times)
- Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (3 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 14,058 |
| 1999 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 13,123 |
| 1998 | 3 | 16 | 88% | 18,981 |
| 1997 | 11 | 103 | 81% | 16,755 |
Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 reliability FAQ
Across 24 Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 in our data has covered around
16,550 miles.
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