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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kl600-b4

232 vehicles · 347 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 232 Kawasaki Kl600-b4 vehicles and 347 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl600-b4 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,987 miles.

232
Vehicles
347
MOT tests
650
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kl600-b4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl600-b4 MOT tests:

  • Other84%
  • Brakes11%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Steering6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Body & structure2%

Kawasaki Kl600-b4 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kl600-b4's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
121100%
13250%
141100%
15367%
16989%
172181%
181580%
192085%
202383%

Fuel types: Petrol (232)

Most common Kawasaki Kl600-b4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl600-b4 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (11 times)
  2. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
  3. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (7 times)
  4. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (7 times)
  5. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (6 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
  7. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
  8. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
  9. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (4 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  12. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  13. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
  14. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
  15. Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)

Kawasaki Kl600-b4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2003 1 14 86% 24,833
1990 10 90 87% 31,148
1989 18 128 86% 29,473
1988 13 97 82% 25,665
1987 1 5 80% 40,524
1986 1 3 67% 45,477
1985 1 10 60% 15,104

Kawasaki Kl600-b4 reliability FAQ

Across 232 Kawasaki Kl600-b4 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl600-b4 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b).

The typical Kawasaki Kl600-b4 in our data has covered around 28,987 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kl600-b4

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