MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kl650-c2
30 vehicles · 116 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 30 Kawasaki Kl650-c2 vehicles and 116 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl650-c2 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,805 miles.
30
Vehicles
116
MOT tests
900
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kl650-c2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl650-c2 MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Steering15%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Kl650-c2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 13 | 77% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 8 | 100% |
| 14 | 10 | 70% |
| 15 | 10 | 70% |
| 16 | 8 | 88% |
| 17 | 6 | 50% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (30)
Most common Kawasaki Kl650-c2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl650-c2 MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- surface corrosion around rear shock absorber mounting (2 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kl650-c2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 10,379 |
| 1998 | 2 | 19 | 68% | 15,331 |
| 1997 | 7 | 61 | 82% | 30,879 |
| 1996 | 3 | 27 | 70% | 19,782 |
Kawasaki Kl650-c2 reliability FAQ
Across 30 Kawasaki Kl650-c2 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl650-c2 MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Chain guard missing .
The typical Kawasaki Kl650-c2 in our data has covered around
23,805 miles.
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