MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz650d
2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Kz650d vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz650d has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,210 miles.
2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
325
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz650d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz650d MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Seatbelts & equipment18%
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Brakes6%
Kawasaki Kz650d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Kz650d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz650d MOT tests:
- Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kz650d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 41,112 |
| 1981 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 69,308 |
Kawasaki Kz650d reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Kz650d vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz650d MOT issues are:
Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a); Offside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Kz650d in our data has covered around
55,210 miles.
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