MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kl650-b1
63 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 63 Kawasaki Kl650-b1 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl650-b1 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,741 miles.
63
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
1,538
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kl650-b1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl650-b1 MOT tests:
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Other116%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Brakes3%
Kawasaki Kl650-b1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (62), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kl650-b1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl650-b1 MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Advise new clutch cable (2 times)
- Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) (1 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kl650-b1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 20 | 75% | 54,047 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 35,245 |
Kawasaki Kl650-b1 reliability FAQ
Across 63 Kawasaki Kl650-b1 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl650-b1 MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki Kl650-b1 in our data has covered around
44,741 miles.
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