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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z650 b3

1 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Z650 b3 vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z650 b3 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,740 miles.

1
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
7,309
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z650 b3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z650 b3 MOT tests:

  • Other75%
  • Brakes17%
  • Body & structure8%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Z650 b3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z650 b3 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear cush drive rubbers slightly worn (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear foot rest rubber perished (2 times)
  4. Nearside carb drain bowl pipe missing (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear foot rest rubber slightly split (2 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  7. Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected hand grip rubber loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z650 b3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 1 6 83% 29,740

Kawasaki Z650 b3 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Z650 b3 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z650 b3 MOT issues are: Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Nearside Rear cush drive rubbers slightly worn; Nearside Rear foot rest rubber perished.

The typical Kawasaki Z650 b3 in our data has covered around 29,740 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z650 b3

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