MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa

Q: Is the Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa reliable?

Across 113 Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

113 vehicles · 354 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 113 Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa vehicles and 354 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,157 miles.

113

Vehicles

354

MOT tests

2,293

Avg miles / year

0.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
Brakes35%
Lamps & electrical22%
Body & structure14%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Other3%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Identification & plates2%

Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	97	93%
4	98	91%
5	94	89%
6	50	84%

Fuel types: Petrol (108), Other (5)

Most common Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (14 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (9 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (9 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (3 times)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (3 times)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (3 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)

Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	18	49	94%	10,859
2020	79	280	89%	12,207
2019	3	13	92%	14,999

Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa reliability FAQ

Across 113 Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa in our data has covered around 12,157 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kle 650 flfa

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