MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kl650-c5

Q: Is the Kawasaki Kl650-c5 reliable?

Across 79 Kawasaki Kl650-c5 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

79 vehicles · 620 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 79 Kawasaki Kl650-c5 vehicles and 620 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl650-c5 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,524 miles.

Vehicles

620

MOT tests

1,102

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kl650-c5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl650-c5 MOT tests:

Other77%
Brakes13%
Lamps & electrical9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Steering7%
Body & structure2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Kl650-c5 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kl650-c5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	2	100%
5	13	92%
6	39	85%
7	41	88%
8	43	93%
9	45	78%
10	39	87%
11	32	94%
12	37	81%
13	40	78%
14	41	73%
15	24	96%
16	26	81%
17	25	80%
18	18	89%
19	21	86%
20	21	76%

Fuel types: Petrol (79)

Most common Kawasaki Kl650-c5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl650-c5 MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (12 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (10 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (10 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (8 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (7 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (6 times)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (6 times)

Kawasaki Kl650-c5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	1	5	100%	11,583
2001	8	125	87%	31,422
2000	33	367	82%	22,302
1999	14	123	84%	19,348

Kawasaki Kl650-c5 reliability FAQ

Across 79 Kawasaki Kl650-c5 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl650-c5 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Kl650-c5 in our data has covered around 22,524 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kl650-c5

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