MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f

Q: Is the Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f reliable?

Across 124 Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

124 vehicles · 1,279 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 124 Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f vehicles and 1,279 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,766 miles.

124

Vehicles

1,279

MOT tests

2,123

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f MOT tests:

Other63%
Brakes16%
Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
Lamps & electrical8%
Body & structure7%
Steering4%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	94	83%
4	107	86%
5	102	85%
6	99	85%
7	82	88%
8	85	82%
9	79	87%
10	78	87%
11	69	86%
12	69	83%
13	59	86%
14	72	83%
15	57	91%
16	65	83%
17	52	90%
18	55	78%
19	23	83%
20	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (121), Other (2), Diesel (1)

Most common Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (35 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (31 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (28 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (26 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (25 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (23 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (22 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (21 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (19 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (18 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (15 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (12 times)

Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2010	1	14	93%	13,026
2009	1	15	87%	—
2008	8	80	88%	25,196
2007	91	1,076	84%	27,074
2006	7	64	95%	26,316

Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f reliability FAQ

Across 124 Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f in our data has covered around 26,766 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f

See how the Kawasaki Kle 650 b7f stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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