MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kl650-a1
270 vehicles · 338 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 270 Kawasaki Kl650-a1 vehicles and 338 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl650-a1 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,608 miles.
270
Vehicles
338
MOT tests
853
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kl650-a1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl650-a1 MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Brakes12%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering4%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Kl650-a1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 10 | 90% |
| 19 | 19 | 84% |
| 20 | 22 | 82% |
Fuel types: Petrol (268), Other (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kl650-a1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl650-a1 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (15 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (6 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (5 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
Kawasaki Kl650-a1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 37,206 |
| 1988 | 6 | 24 | 75% | 41,231 |
| 1987 | 37 | 300 | 83% | 64,484 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 31,043 |
Kawasaki Kl650-a1 reliability FAQ
Across 270 Kawasaki Kl650-a1 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl650-a1 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Kl650-a1 in our data has covered around
59,608 miles.
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