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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:

  • Other99%
  • Brakes5%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Steering1%

Kawasaki Kl 650-c3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
61100%
73100%
8978%
91080%
101493%
111275%
121283%
13978%
141369%
151182%
166100%
171182%
182100%
19367%
204100%

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:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  2. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
  5. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (6 times)
  6. Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (5 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  9. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  10. Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  12. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
  13. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  14. Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (3 times)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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