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:
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Other65%
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Steering29%
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Brakes12%
Kawasaki Kz650f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Kz650f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz650f MOT tests:
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
- Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) (1 times)
- Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kz650f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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