MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kle650 versys

Q: Is the Kawasaki Kle650 versys reliable?

Across 34 Kawasaki Kle650 versys vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

34 vehicles · 393 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 34 Kawasaki Kle650 versys vehicles and 393 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle650 versys has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,595 miles.

Vehicles

393

MOT tests

2,670

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kle650 versys problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle650 versys MOT tests:

Other42%
Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
Brakes18%
Lamps & electrical11%
Body & structure9%
Steering5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Kle650 versys pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kle650 versys's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	30	90%
4	34	91%
5	33	88%
6	32	91%
7	31	87%
8	28	93%
9	31	84%
10	25	88%
11	27	81%
12	25	84%
13	24	83%
14	18	89%
15	19	89%
16	14	79%
17	11	91%
18	4	100%
19	5	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (34)

Most common Kawasaki Kle650 versys MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle650 versys MOT tests:

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (12 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (4 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)

Kawasaki Kle650 versys pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2016	2	11	100%	27,032
2015	1	8	100%	16,208
2014	1	14	71%	53,938
2012	2	11	100%	10,936
2011	3	44	84%	34,543
2010	9	101	90%	20,654
2009	5	69	83%	30,577
2008	3	30	83%	34,135
2007	8	105	90%	48,397

Kawasaki Kle650 versys reliability FAQ

Across 34 Kawasaki Kle650 versys vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle650 versys MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kawasaki Kle650 versys in our data has covered around 31,595 miles.

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