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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kl650-a

3 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Kl650-a vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl650-a has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,919 miles.

3
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kl650-a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl650-a MOT tests:

  • Other170%
  • Brakes20%
  • Steering10%

Kawasaki Kl650-a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
191100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Kl650-a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl650-a MOT tests:

  1. front wheel spokes rusting/one bent. (2 times)
  2. rear wheel spokes rusting. (2 times)
  3. slight movement in rear brake pedal pivot. (2 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  6. Front wheel spokes rusty. (1 times)
  7. Rear wheel rim repaired. (1 times)
  8. rear wheel spokes rusty. (1 times)
  9. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  10. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  11. bent spoke evident in front wheel,all spokes are rusty. (1 times)
  12. Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  15. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kl650-a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 5 60% 26,909
1987 2 4 75% 46,424

Kawasaki Kl650-a reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Kl650-a vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl650-a MOT issues are: front wheel spokes rusting/one bent.; rear wheel spokes rusting.; slight movement in rear brake pedal pivot..

The typical Kawasaki Kl650-a in our data has covered around 39,919 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kl650-a

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