MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kle 650 versys
14 vehicles · 162 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Kawasaki Kle 650 versys vehicles and 162 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 650 versys has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,567 miles.
14
Vehicles
162
MOT tests
2,272
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kle 650 versys problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle 650 versys MOT tests:
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Other54%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Body & structure11%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering4%
Kawasaki Kle 650 versys pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 91% |
| 4 | 14 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 92% |
| 6 | 15 | 93% |
| 7 | 14 | 86% |
| 8 | 13 | 92% |
| 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 10 | 11 | 91% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 13 | 69% |
| 13 | 10 | 90% |
| 14 | 9 | 89% |
| 15 | 9 | 78% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Kawasaki Kle 650 versys MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle 650 versys MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- front mudgaurd poorly mounted (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn both (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kle 650 versys pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 77,235 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 22,671 |
| 2010 | 4 | 50 | 90% | 19,200 |
| 2009 | 5 | 62 | 89% | 24,072 |
| 2007 | 3 | 35 | 86% | 32,467 |
Kawasaki Kle 650 versys reliability FAQ
Across 14 Kawasaki Kle 650 versys vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle 650 versys MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); 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 versys in our data has covered around
28,567 miles.
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