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MOT reliability

Kawasaki W650

1,413 vehicles · 19,683 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,413 Kawasaki W650 vehicles and 19,683 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki W650 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,103 miles.

1,413
Vehicles
19,683
MOT tests
912
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki W650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki W650 MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Steering3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki W650 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki W650's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12295%
22692%
332293%
456592%
584091%
61,02290%
71,19590%
81,15889%
91,16388%
101,08790%
111,05489%
121,02891%
131,01488%
1494291%
1593890%
1689792%
1787191%
1882291%
1980491%
2077790%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,410), Diesel (2), Other (1)

Most common Kawasaki W650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki W650 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (507 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (493 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (245 times)
  4. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (192 times)
  5. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (188 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (177 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (160 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (149 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (143 times)
  10. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (142 times)
  11. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (135 times)
  12. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (93 times)
  13. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (85 times)
  14. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (80 times)
  15. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (79 times)

Kawasaki W650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 7 100% 14,528
2018 4 26 77% 29,945
2017 2 7 100% 45,833
2016 12 89 97% 28,911
2015 3 18 94% 20,723
2014 1 3 100% 19,347
2013 1 1 100% 14,779
2011 2 26 92% 7,723
2009 3 23 87% 18,502
2008 6 26 96% 23,353
2007 4 41 100% 15,759
2006 9 114 89% 16,991
2005 52 725 93% 18,598
2004 91 1,226 92% 19,571
2003 147 2,164 90% 19,667
2002 257 3,732 90% 22,230
2001 334 4,692 90% 22,085
2000 191 2,679 89% 22,425
1999 288 4,068 91% 24,480
1995 1 2 100% 30,890
1993 1 2 50% 12,143
1980 2 10 80% 20,344

Kawasaki W650 reliability FAQ

Across 1,413 Kawasaki W650 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki W650 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki W650 in our data has covered around 22,103 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki W650

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