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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z 650 b

2 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Z 650 b vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 650 b has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,500 miles.

2
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
277
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z 650 b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 650 b MOT tests:

  • Other90%
  • Seatbelts & equipment19%
  • Steering10%

Kawasaki Z 650 b pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Z 650 b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 650 b MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  5. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  7. Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  12. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  13. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  14. Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z 650 b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1977 2 21 81% 29,500

Kawasaki Z 650 b reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Z 650 b vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 650 b MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki Z 650 b in our data has covered around 29,500 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z 650 b

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