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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:

  • Other50%
  • Steering40%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Body & structure10%

Kawasaki Versys650 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3450%
42100%
5367%
62100%
72100%
82100%
92100%
102100%
112100%
123100%
13250%
142100%
15367%
171100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Versys650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Versys650 MOT tests:

  1. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
  2. Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  5. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  6. Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top shock bush (5.3.2 (c)) (1 times)
  7. Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Versys650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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