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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klr600

210 vehicles · 1,269 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 210 Kawasaki Klr600 vehicles and 1,269 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klr600 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,376 miles.

210
Vehicles
1,269
MOT tests
666
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klr600 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klr600 MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Brakes11%
  • Steering8%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Klr600 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Klr600's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11479%
21681%
31782%
43479%
52181%
62685%
72976%
83168%
92685%
102969%
112085%
122685%
132492%
142572%
152374%
162979%
173485%
184185%
194685%
206180%

Fuel types: Petrol (210)

Most common Kawasaki Klr600 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klr600 MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (28 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (25 times)
  3. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (22 times)
  4. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (21 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (21 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (20 times)
  7. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (20 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (19 times)
  9. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (19 times)
  10. Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (18 times)
  11. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (17 times)
  12. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (17 times)
  13. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
  14. Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (17 times)
  15. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (17 times)

Kawasaki Klr600 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 10 100% 21,217
2016 1 4 75% 30,481
2015 2 10 90% 30,024
2014 1 3 67% 48,364
2010 1 15 80% 37,144
2008 1 12 75% 31,624
2007 2 4 100% 53,836
2006 1 5 60% 56,466
2005 6 66 73% 40,241
2004 5 30 93% 34,078
2003 7 68 87% 39,238
2002 8 65 75% 31,625
2001 3 21 86% 21,019
2000 4 11 82% 39,198
1999 10 54 74% 35,338
1998 3 19 74% 42,838
1997 5 41 80% 50,002
1996 2 12 92% 51,005
1995 3 22 77% 30,310
1994 2 13 62% 39,867
1993 3 6 67% 18,824
1992 1 7 100% 38,115
1991 1 18 78% 20,749
1990 11 72 83% 19,937
1989 11 102 81% 24,710
1988 11 76 82% 31,430
1987 7 40 72% 33,375
1986 31 138 82% 39,824
1985 42 216 81% 32,074
1984 21 105 82% 27,557
1983 1 1 100% 4,611
1971 1 2 100% 66,291

Kawasaki Klr600 reliability FAQ

Across 210 Kawasaki Klr600 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klr600 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Klr600 in our data has covered around 33,376 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klr600

See how the Kawasaki Klr600 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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