MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z650b
18 vehicles · 79 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Kawasaki Z650b vehicles and 79 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z650b has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,552 miles.
18
Vehicles
79
MOT tests
507
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z650b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z650b MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering25%
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Brakes14%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
Kawasaki Z650b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Kawasaki Z650b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z650b MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Cush Drive rubbers have slight play on sprocket carrier (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- slightly cracking around number plate mounting holes (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
- Brake cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z650b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 19,394 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 20,183 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 57,630 |
| 1980 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 70,724 |
| 1979 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 54,963 |
| 1978 | 6 | 16 | 94% | 34,499 |
| 1977 | 5 | 26 | 85% | 36,644 |
| 1976 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 40,384 |
Kawasaki Z650b reliability FAQ
Across 18 Kawasaki Z650b vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z650b MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Z650b in our data has covered around
37,552 miles.
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