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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:

  • Other112%
  • Steering12%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%

Kawasaki Z650-d2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
131100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
18367%
191100%
202100%

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:

  1. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  2. Steering damper modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e) (2 times)
  3. minimal damping on front forks (2 times)
  4. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  5. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  6. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  7. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  8. front mud guard not covering width of tyre (1 times)
  9. front tyre wider than mudguard (1 times)
  10. Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
  11. Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  12. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  13. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  14. Brake pedal actuating rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g) (1 times)
  15. Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z650-d2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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