MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z650c
14 vehicles · 58 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Kawasaki Z650c vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z650c has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,127 miles.
14
Vehicles
58
MOT tests
374
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z650c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z650c MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Seatbelts & equipment15%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Brakes4%
Kawasaki Z650c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Kawasaki Z650c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z650c MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a) (1 times)
- Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a) (1 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z650c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 39,259 |
| 1992 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 29,632 |
| 1980 | 4 | 16 | 100% | 17,845 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 60,681 |
| 1978 | 7 | 26 | 85% | 35,547 |
Kawasaki Z650c reliability FAQ
Across 14 Kawasaki Z650c 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 Z650c MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c).
The typical Kawasaki Z650c in our data has covered around
32,127 miles.
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