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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kl650-c8

41 vehicles · 369 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 41 Kawasaki Kl650-c8 vehicles and 369 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl650-c8 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,177 miles.

41
Vehicles
369
MOT tests
1,416
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kl650-c8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl650-c8 MOT tests:

  • Other76%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Brakes7%
  • Body & structure7%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Kl650-c8 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kl650-c8's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
37100%
42893%
53781%
62882%
72696%
82286%
92685%
101989%
111694%
1215100%
132181%
141593%
151493%
161593%
171471%
188100%
19989%
201090%

Fuel types: Petrol (41)

Most common Kawasaki Kl650-c8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl650-c8 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (11 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
  9. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  11. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (4 times)
  12. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  13. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)

Kawasaki Kl650-c8 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2004 1 14 86% 33,201
2003 2 35 80% 32,981
2002 29 320 88% 22,155

Kawasaki Kl650-c8 reliability FAQ

Across 41 Kawasaki Kl650-c8 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl650-c8 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Kl650-c8 in our data has covered around 23,177 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kl650-c8

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