MOT reliability
Kawasaki Sr650
79 vehicles · 396 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 79 Kawasaki Sr650 vehicles and 396 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Sr650 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,884 miles.
79
Vehicles
396
MOT tests
543
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Sr650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Sr650 MOT tests:
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Other98%
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Steering12%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility1%
Kawasaki Sr650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 67% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 11 | 82% |
| 11 | 11 | 82% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 12 | 75% |
| 14 | 12 | 92% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 9 | 89% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 9 | 78% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (79)
Most common Kawasaki Sr650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Sr650 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
Kawasaki Sr650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 19,167 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 19,308 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 18,633 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 78,521 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 41,476 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 14,912 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 410 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 20,757 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 13,807 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 16,585 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 22,964 |
| 1998 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 24,138 |
| 1997 | 7 | 43 | 81% | 32,186 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 37,564 |
| 1995 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 33,042 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 22,022 |
| 1992 | 2 | 21 | 86% | 33,137 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 31,647 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 40,189 |
| 1982 | 10 | 50 | 82% | 30,092 |
| 1981 | 5 | 21 | 76% | 20,043 |
| 1980 | 17 | 85 | 85% | 25,026 |
| 1979 | 14 | 53 | 79% | 35,199 |
| 1978 | 3 | 14 | 79% | 10,601 |
Kawasaki Sr650 reliability FAQ
Across 79 Kawasaki Sr650 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Sr650 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Sr650 in our data has covered around
27,884 miles.
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