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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:

  • Other111%
  • Brakes9%
  • Steering9%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
  • Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Klr 650 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
3475%
44100%
5475%
6475%
7475%
8875%
9771%
104100%
11771%
123100%
13250%
152100%
16367%
172100%
182100%
19475%
20250%

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:

  1. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  2. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  4. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
  5. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  7. Chain guard missing (3 times)
  8. Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
  9. Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
  10. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
  11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  12. Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1) (2 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  14. no indicators fitted at time of test (2 times)
  15. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)

Kawasaki Klr 650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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