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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:

  • Other116%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Brakes3%

Kawasaki Kl650-b1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
151100%
162100%
17560%
183100%
19367%
201100%

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:

  1. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  4. Advise new clutch cable (2 times)
  5. Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (2 times)
  6. Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  7. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) (1 times)
  12. Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  13. Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  14. Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
  15. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kl650-b1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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