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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z650-f2

39 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 39 Kawasaki Z650-f2 vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z650-f2 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 2,702 miles.

39
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
938
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z650-f2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z650-f2 MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Steering13%
  • Brakes7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment7%

Kawasaki Z650-f2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (39)

Most common Kawasaki Z650-f2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z650-f2 MOT tests:

  1. Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
  3. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  4. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  5. Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) (1 times)
  6. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  7. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  8. rear brake poor performance (1 times)
  9. Centre Rear Upper Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b) (1 times)
  10. Inner Front Upper Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c) (1 times)
  11. Inner Front Upper Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
  14. Outer Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Outer Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z650-f2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 6 50% 2,702

Kawasaki Z650-f2 reliability FAQ

Across 39 Kawasaki Z650-f2 vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z650-f2 MOT issues are: Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g); Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a).

The typical Kawasaki Z650-f2 in our data has covered around 2,702 miles.

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