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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:

  • Other86%
  • Brakes16%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Steering1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kawasaki Kl600 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
42100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
8367%
9333%
101100%
112100%
12367%
131100%
15367%
16250%
172100%
18450%
193100%
20580%

Fuel types: Petrol (13)

Most common Kawasaki Kl600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl600 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
  2. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  4. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  9. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
  10. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  12. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  13. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Kl600 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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