MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz 650
18 vehicles · 81 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Kawasaki Kz 650 vehicles and 81 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz 650 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,093 miles.
18
Vehicles
81
MOT tests
454
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz 650 MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Kz 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kz 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz 650 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d) (2 times)
- front tyre perished (2 times)
- front tyre unevenly worn (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kz 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 27,183 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,087 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 48,860 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 23,588 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 36,257 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 33,455 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 41,945 |
| 1990 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 56,837 |
| 1981 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 20,955 |
| 1980 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 14,552 |
| 1979 | 4 | 17 | 76% | 18,057 |
| 1977 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 58,965 |
Kawasaki Kz 650 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Kawasaki Kz 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz 650 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Kz 650 in our data has covered around
28,093 miles.
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