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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:

  • Other94%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%

Kawasaki Kl650-a2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
71100%
8250%
91100%
101100%
17560%
181173%
19786%
20978%

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:

  1. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (6 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  3. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (4 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  6. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
  7. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
  8. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
  9. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
  10. Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (3 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  12. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  13. Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  14. Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  15. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)

Kawasaki Kl650-a2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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