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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:

  • Other84%
  • Brakes37%
  • Steering16%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%

Kawasaki Kz650 sr pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
21100%
31100%
41100%
121100%
131100%
141100%
15250%
161100%
171100%
181100%
19250%

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:

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
  2. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (3 times)
  3. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
  4. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  6. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  7. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
  10. Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  12. Rear brake dragging slightly. (1 times)
  13. Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz650 sr pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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