MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz 650 sr
2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Kz 650 sr vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz 650 sr has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,969 miles.
2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
392
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz 650 sr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz 650 sr MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Steering47%
Kawasaki Kz 650 sr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Kz 650 sr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz 650 sr MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Number plate showing signs of age. (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- front footpeg rubber mounts worn (1 times)
Kawasaki Kz 650 sr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 21,064 |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 44,875 |
Kawasaki Kz 650 sr reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Kz 650 sr vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz 650 sr MOT issues are:
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b).
The typical Kawasaki Kz 650 sr in our data has covered around
32,969 miles.
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