MOT reliability
Kawasaki W 650
12 vehicles · 101 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Kawasaki W 650 vehicles and 101 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki W 650 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,019 miles.
12
Vehicles
101
MOT tests
1,196
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki W 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki W 650 MOT tests:
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Other135%
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Brakes45%
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Lamps & electrical10%
Kawasaki W 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 8 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 9 | 78% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki W 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki W 650 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- h/lamp corrected with tape (2 times)
- headlamp corrected with tape (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki W 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 17 | 94% | 26,181 |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 6,152 |
| 2002 | 3 | 46 | 83% | 14,465 |
| 2001 | 3 | 21 | 90% | 35,420 |
Kawasaki W 650 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Kawasaki W 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki W 650 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki W 650 in our data has covered around
20,019 miles.
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