MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ninja 650
4 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Ninja 650 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,682 miles.
4
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
670
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
24%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ninja 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ninja 650 MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical24%
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Emissions & nuisance24%
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Brakes19%
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Other14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Body & structure5%
Kawasaki Ninja 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Ninja 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ninja 650 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- check engine light on (1 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Brake lever worn, but not excessively tip broken off (1.1.15 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working from front brake controll lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Aftermarket front brake lever allowing stop lamp switch to remain on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ninja 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 3,330 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 2,432 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 13,637 |
Kawasaki Ninja 650 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Ninja 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ninja 650 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); check engine light on; Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)).
The typical Kawasaki Ninja 650 in our data has covered around
5,682 miles.
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