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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs

70 vehicles · 671 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 70 Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs vehicles and 671 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,318 miles.

70
Vehicles
671
MOT tests
2,269
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs MOT tests:

  • Other57%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
  • Brakes14%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Steering7%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
35788%
46387%
55786%
65782%
75985%
84689%
94986%
104978%
114276%
122588%
132983%
142785%
152793%
162886%
172492%
18580%

Fuel types: Petrol (67), Other (3)

Most common Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (24 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (12 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)
  7. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (10 times)
  8. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (9 times)
  10. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (8 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
  13. Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (6 times)
  14. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)

Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2011 1 3 100% 18,411
2010 3 22 100% 16,661
2009 18 233 86% 33,770
2008 33 386 83% 30,457

Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs reliability FAQ

Across 70 Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs 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 b8f abs MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs in our data has covered around 29,318 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kle 650 b8f abs

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