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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:

  • Other88%
  • Seatbelts & equipment18%
  • Brakes6%

Kawasaki Kz650d pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
17250%
181100%
19250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Kz650d MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz650d MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a) (2 times)
  2. Offside Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  7. Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  9. Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) (1 times)
  12. 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)
  13. Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  14. Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  15. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz650d pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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