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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f

180 vehicles · 2,015 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 180 Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f vehicles and 2,015 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,255 miles.

180
Vehicles
2,015
MOT tests
2,931
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f MOT tests:

  • Other53%
  • Brakes16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Body & structure10%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Steering7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
317383%
415887%
515486%
615089%
714386%
814688%
913587%
1012981%
1110984%
1211485%
1311584%
1410287%
1510485%
1610178%
179181%
184088%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (175), Other (5)

Most common Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (61 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (44 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (37 times)
  4. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (37 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (36 times)
  6. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (36 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (35 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (29 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (28 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (24 times)
  11. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (21 times)
  12. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (19 times)
  13. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (16 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (15 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)

Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 2 25 76% 19,721
2009 41 518 86% 28,071
2008 107 1,404 85% 36,415
2007 3 20 95% 24,116

Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f reliability FAQ

Across 180 Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f in our data has covered around 33,255 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kle 650 a8f

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