MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z 650
39 vehicles · 285 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 39 Kawasaki Z 650 vehicles and 285 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 650 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,125 miles.
39
Vehicles
285
MOT tests
371
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z 650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 650 MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Brakes14%
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Steering4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Z 650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 100% |
| 13 | 9 | 78% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 9 | 78% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (39)
Most common Kawasaki Z 650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 650 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (6 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
Kawasaki Z 650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,103 |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 9,481 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 34,048 |
| 1998 | 3 | 16 | 88% | 17,305 |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 21,869 |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 41,640 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 28,684 |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 13,768 |
| 1988 | 2 | 33 | 85% | 14,518 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,426 |
| 1983 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 42,345 |
| 1982 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 42,190 |
| 1981 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 20,486 |
| 1980 | 5 | 48 | 75% | 26,895 |
| 1979 | 5 | 39 | 85% | 40,165 |
| 1978 | 4 | 27 | 74% | 41,378 |
| 1977 | 7 | 33 | 94% | 42,195 |
Kawasaki Z 650 reliability FAQ
Across 39 Kawasaki Z 650 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 650 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)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z 650 in our data has covered around
31,125 miles.
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