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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Versys 650

28 vehicles · 309 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 28 Kawasaki Versys 650 vehicles and 309 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Versys 650 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,506 miles.

28
Vehicles
309
MOT tests
1,614
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Versys 650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Versys 650 MOT tests:

  • Other52%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Body & structure17%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kawasaki Versys 650 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Versys 650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32789%
42785%
52796%
62291%
72685%
82789%
92286%
102085%
112580%
121688%
132378%
141587%
151283%
167100%
175100%
18683%
192100%

Fuel types: Petrol (28)

Most common Kawasaki Versys 650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Versys 650 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (13 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
  7. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  8. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  10. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
  11. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  13. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  14. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
  15. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)

Kawasaki Versys 650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 2 26 88% 24,333
2011 4 51 84% 27,162
2010 7 71 87% 27,825
2009 5 39 92% 13,558
2008 3 36 86% 21,378
2007 7 86 86% 20,879

Kawasaki Versys 650 reliability FAQ

Across 28 Kawasaki Versys 650 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Versys 650 MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Versys 650 in our data has covered around 22,506 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Versys 650

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