MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz650

Q: Is the Kawasaki Kz650 reliable?

Across 167 Kawasaki Kz650 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Kz650?

The typical Kawasaki Kz650 in our data has covered around 29,321 miles.

167 vehicles · 792 completed MOT tests analysed

84%

MOT pass rate

Based on 167 Kawasaki Kz650 vehicles and 792 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz650 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,321 miles.

167

Vehicles

792

MOT tests

341

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz650 MOT tests:

Other97%
Steering12%
Brakes10%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Visibility1%
Body & structure1%

Kawasaki Kz650 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Kz650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	10	100%
2	11	100%
3	7	100%
4	3	100%
5	6	67%
6	5	100%
7	8	88%
8	14	93%
9	21	81%
10	20	85%
11	27	81%
12	25	76%
13	30	73%
14	27	74%
15	27	89%
16	29	79%
17	22	82%
18	28	79%
19	27	78%
20	18	94%

Fuel types: Petrol (167)

Most common Kawasaki Kz650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz650 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (11 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (11 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (9 times)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (7 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (7 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (6 times)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted (6 times)

Kawasaki Kz650 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	2	2	100%	32,168
2020	1	2	50%	17,001
2019	7	12	92%	21,451
2018	1	2	100%	29,265
2017	3	6	83%	16,961
2016	3	15	80%	29,355
2015	1	5	80%	24,623
2014	1	7	100%	8,071
2012	2	9	100%	15,662
2011	2	5	100%	27,478
2009	1	15	93%	23,654
2008	1	11	64%	76,150
2003	2	8	88%	25,587
2001	2	4	100%	14,765
2000	1	9	89%	27,844
1999	6	41	73%	40,099
1998	8	24	79%	24,464
1997	14	83	88%	21,886
1996	11	55	82%	25,231
1995	7	49	90%	34,400
1994	7	42	71%	34,796
1993	3	9	78%	29,632
1992	5	21	81%	30,095
1991	3	8	88%	32,314
1990	1	1	100%	32,545
1983	2	17	82%	37,166
1982	3	13	92%	20,226
1981	4	15	87%	31,432
1980	11	58	78%	23,586
1979	16	101	86%	51,237
1978	24	89	88%	28,950
1977	11	53	79%	26,741
1976	1	1	100%	5,197

Kawasaki Kz650 reliability FAQ

Across 167 Kawasaki Kz650 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz650 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Kz650 in our data has covered around 29,321 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz650

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