MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz650b
31 vehicles · 149 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Kawasaki Kz650b vehicles and 149 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz650b has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,119 miles.
31
Vehicles
149
MOT tests
220
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz650b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz650b MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Brakes12%
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Steering11%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki Kz650b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (31)
Most common Kawasaki Kz650b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz650b MOT tests:
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- cracks in side walls of front and rear tyres (2 times)
Kawasaki Kz650b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,524 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,274 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 25,602 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 2,801 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 48,521 |
| 1997 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 12,360 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 25,193 |
| 1993 | 2 | 12 | 75% | 23,253 |
| 1981 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 43,021 |
| 1979 | 4 | 6 | 100% | 16,307 |
| 1978 | 8 | 42 | 76% | 29,425 |
| 1977 | 7 | 44 | 86% | 24,113 |
| 1976 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 50,102 |
Kawasaki Kz650b reliability FAQ
Across 31 Kawasaki Kz650b vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz650b MOT issues are:
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Kz650b in our data has covered around
24,119 miles.
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