MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kle 650 flf

Q: Is the Kawasaki Kle 650 flf reliable?

Across 189 Kawasaki Kle 650 flf vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

189 vehicles · 570 completed MOT tests analysed

92%

MOT pass rate

Based on 189 Kawasaki Kle 650 flf vehicles and 570 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 650 flf has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,387 miles.

189

Vehicles

570

MOT tests

2,084

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kle 650 flf problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
Brakes31%
Body & structure17%
Lamps & electrical12%
Other11%
Steering4%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Identification & plates0%

Kawasaki Kle 650 flf pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	12	92%
3	165	90%
4	155	95%
5	159	91%
6	58	91%
7	3	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (183), Other (6)

Most common Kawasaki Kle 650 flf MOT faults

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (32 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (23 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (12 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (11 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (7 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)

Kawasaki Kle 650 flf pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	27	79	90%	9,027
2020	136	461	92%	11,951
2019	3	12	92%	12,362

Kawasaki Kle 650 flf reliability FAQ

Across 189 Kawasaki Kle 650 flf vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle 650 flf MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Kle 650 flf in our data has covered around 11,387 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kle 650 flf

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