MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz650sr
8 vehicles · 57 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Kz650sr vehicles and 57 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz650sr has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,165 miles.
8
Vehicles
57
MOT tests
538
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz650sr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz650sr MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Steering5%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Kz650sr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Kz650sr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz650sr MOT tests:
- Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (2 times)
- Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) (2 times)
- Both rear indicator mounts deteriorated (2 times)
- Front Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (2 times)
- Offside footrest mounting rubbers deteriorated (2 times)
- Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
- Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c) (1 times)
- Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kz650sr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,278 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 20,154 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 20,557 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 14,192 |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 28,012 |
| 1994 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 54,183 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 56,130 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,821 |
Kawasaki Kz650sr reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Kz650sr vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz650sr MOT issues are:
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c); Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c); Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Kz650sr in our data has covered around
27,165 miles.
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