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MOT reliability

Kawasaki W 650 scrambler

2 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki W 650 scrambler vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki W 650 scrambler has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,393 miles.

2
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki W 650 scrambler problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki W 650 scrambler MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Steering5%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Brakes5%

Kawasaki W 650 scrambler pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
51100%
62100%
7367%
82100%
9250%
10367%
112100%
121100%
132100%
141100%
153100%
161100%
171100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki W 650 scrambler MOT faults

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

  1. this motorcycle must only be used during daylight hours (2 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  7. Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
  9. this motor cycle must only be ridden during daylight hours (1 times)
  10. No lights fitted at time of test. (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (1 times)
  15. Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)

Kawasaki W 650 scrambler pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 17 82% 20,393
2001 1 16 100% —

Kawasaki W 650 scrambler reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki W 650 scrambler vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki W 650 scrambler MOT issues are: this motorcycle must only be used during daylight hours; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki W 650 scrambler in our data has covered around 20,393 miles.

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