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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz650f

6 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Kawasaki Kz650f vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz650f has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,594 miles.

6
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
358
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz650f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz650f MOT tests:

  • Other65%
  • Steering29%
  • Brakes12%

Kawasaki Kz650f pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
122100%
132100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
171100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Kawasaki Kz650f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz650f MOT tests:

  1. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  3. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  4. Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
  5. Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  6. Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) (1 times)
  7. Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
  8. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  9. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  11. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  13. Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  14. Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz650f pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1994 2 8 100% 41,504
1982 1 2 50% 11,972
1981 2 7 71% 89,029
1980 1 12 100% 33,964

Kawasaki Kz650f reliability FAQ

Across 6 Kawasaki Kz650f vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz650f MOT issues are: Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b).

The typical Kawasaki Kz650f in our data has covered around 43,594 miles.

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