MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kl600
13 vehicles · 109 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Kawasaki Kl600 vehicles and 109 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl600 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,137 miles.
13
Vehicles
109
MOT tests
381
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kl600 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl600 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Kl600 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 33% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Kawasaki Kl600 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl600 MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kl600 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 68,629 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,445 |
| 2003 | 2 | 14 | 79% | 34,165 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 48,028 |
| 1990 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 36,737 |
| 1989 | 2 | 31 | 77% | 37,692 |
| 1988 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 32,361 |
| 1987 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 19,667 |
| 1985 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 27,330 |
| 1984 | 1 | 16 | 81% | — |
Kawasaki Kl600 reliability FAQ
Across 13 Kawasaki Kl600 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl600 MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Kl600 in our data has covered around
36,137 miles.
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