MOT reliability
Kawasaki Versys650
3 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Versys650 vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Versys650 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,119 miles.
3
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
1,929
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Versys650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Versys650 MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Steering40%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Body & structure10%
Kawasaki Versys650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Versys650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Versys650 MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shock bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Versys650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 29,109 |
| 2008 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 35,124 |
Kawasaki Versys650 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Versys650 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Versys650 MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Versys650 in our data has covered around
33,119 miles.
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