MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klx650

Q: Is the Kawasaki Klx650 reliable?

Across 285 Kawasaki Klx650 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Klx650?

The typical Kawasaki Klx650 in our data has covered around 24,242 miles.

285 vehicles · 1,979 completed MOT tests analysed

81%

MOT pass rate

Based on 285 Kawasaki Klx650 vehicles and 1,979 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx650 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,242 miles.

285

Vehicles

1,979

MOT tests

788

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klx650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx650 MOT tests:

Other89%
Brakes12%
Steering8%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Klx650 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Klx650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	3	100%
3	18	72%
4	22	82%
5	22	77%
6	27	67%
7	17	71%
8	21	76%
9	26	92%
10	43	84%
11	89	85%
12	139	86%
13	167	81%
14	142	84%
15	156	74%
16	146	73%
17	124	76%
18	126	72%
19	95	81%
20	79	81%

Fuel types: Petrol (285)

Most common Kawasaki Klx650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx650 MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (70 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (61 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (61 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (49 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (37 times)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (37 times)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (35 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (31 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (29 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (27 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (22 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (22 times)
Chain guard missing (21 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (19 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (18 times)

Kawasaki Klx650 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	1	7	100%	25,700
2010	1	2	100%	16,331
2008	1	1	100%	34,583
2007	1	6	83%	8,284
2004	2	28	71%	21,761
2003	14	113	80%	34,604
2002	7	58	78%	31,458
2001	2	9	78%	24,485
2000	3	13	85%	20,787
1999	4	21	81%	23,495
1998	5	30	87%	14,233
1997	8	54	83%	16,152
1996	30	240	87%	23,155
1995	58	394	78%	22,522
1994	71	489	83%	23,008
1993	71	488	78%	26,641
1992	1	12	100%	59,453
1991	2	5	100%	23,120
1990	2	7	71%	30,800
1978	1	2	50%	23,522

Kawasaki Klx650 reliability FAQ

Across 285 Kawasaki Klx650 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 Klx650 MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Klx650 in our data has covered around 24,242 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klx650

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