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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z650-f3

81 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 81 Kawasaki Z650-f3 vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z650-f3 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,309 miles.

81
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
7,453
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z650-f3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z650-f3 MOT tests:

  • Other46%
  • Brakes31%
  • Lamps & electrical31%
  • Steering23%
  • Body & structure15%

Kawasaki Z650-f3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (81)

Most common Kawasaki Z650-f3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z650-f3 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort small amount of run-out in left-hand disc (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) (1 times)
  6. Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too low retaining bracket unbolted (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) (1 times)

Kawasaki Z650-f3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 3 67% 53,761
1982 2 15 73% 33,934
1979 1 2 50% 43,610

Kawasaki Z650-f3 reliability FAQ

Across 81 Kawasaki Z650-f3 vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z650-f3 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort small amount of run-out in left-hand disc (1.2.1 (e)); Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Z650-f3 in our data has covered around 41,309 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z650-f3

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