MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kl650-a2
163 vehicles · 101 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 163 Kawasaki Kl650-a2 vehicles and 101 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl650-a2 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,509 miles.
163
Vehicles
101
MOT tests
643
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kl650-a2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl650-a2 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering12%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki Kl650-a2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 11 | 73% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (163)
Most common Kawasaki Kl650-a2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl650-a2 MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kl650-a2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 46,606 |
| 1989 | 3 | 15 | 67% | 13,940 |
| 1988 | 17 | 81 | 77% | 33,721 |
Kawasaki Kl650-a2 reliability FAQ
Across 163 Kawasaki Kl650-a2 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl650-a2 MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b).
The typical Kawasaki Kl650-a2 in our data has covered around
31,509 miles.
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