MOT reliability
Kawasaki Xz650
2 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Xz650 vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Xz650 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 2,162 miles.
2
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
89
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Xz650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Xz650 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Seatbelts & equipment22%
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Brakes11%
Kawasaki Xz650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Xz650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Xz650 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (2 times)
- front caliper slider has slight play (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Xz650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 2,162 |
| 1978 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
Kawasaki Xz650 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Xz650 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Xz650 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b); front caliper slider has slight play.
The typical Kawasaki Xz650 in our data has covered around
2,162 miles.
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