MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z650-d2
52 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 52 Kawasaki Z650-d2 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z650-d2 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,633 miles.
52
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
614
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z650-d2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z650-d2 MOT tests:
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Other112%
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Steering12%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
Kawasaki Z650-d2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (49), Other (3)
Most common Kawasaki Z650-d2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z650-d2 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Steering damper modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e) (2 times)
- minimal damping on front forks (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- front mud guard not covering width of tyre (1 times)
- front tyre wider than mudguard (1 times)
- Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
- Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
- Brake pedal actuating rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g) (1 times)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z650-d2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,845 |
| 1991 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 22,855 |
| 1990 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 19,676 |
| 1985 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 9,481 |
Kawasaki Z650-d2 reliability FAQ
Across 52 Kawasaki Z650-d2 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z650-d2 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Steering damper modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e); minimal damping on front forks.
The typical Kawasaki Z650-d2 in our data has covered around
29,633 miles.
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