MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz650 sr
2 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Kz650 sr vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz650 sr has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,769 miles.
2
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
148
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz650 sr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz650 sr MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Brakes37%
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Steering16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
Kawasaki Kz650 sr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Kz650 sr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz650 sr MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear brake dragging slightly. (1 times)
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kz650 sr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 18,983 |
| 1993 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 48,555 |
Kawasaki Kz650 sr reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Kz650 sr vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz650 sr MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a); Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Kz650 sr in our data has covered around
33,769 miles.
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