MOT reliability
Kawasaki Klr 650
17 vehicles · 138 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Kawasaki Klr 650 vehicles and 138 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klr 650 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,192 miles.
17
Vehicles
138
MOT tests
674
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Klr 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klr 650 MOT tests:
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Other111%
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Brakes9%
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Steering9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Klr 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Klr 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klr 650 MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- no indicators fitted at time of test (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
Kawasaki Klr 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 4,024 |
| 2003 | 2 | 22 | 82% | 9,839 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 29,612 |
| 2001 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 40,931 |
| 1998 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 37,626 |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 32,256 |
| 1990 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 44,603 |
| 1989 | 2 | 23 | 70% | 32,527 |
| 1987 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 36,386 |
Kawasaki Klr 650 reliability FAQ
Across 17 Kawasaki Klr 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klr 650 MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Klr 650 in our data has covered around
27,192 miles.
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