MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z650sr
2 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z650sr vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z650sr has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,733 miles.
2
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
323
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z650sr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z650sr MOT tests:
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Steering55%
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Other18%
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Brakes18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
Kawasaki Z650sr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z650sr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z650sr MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d) (1 times)
- Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) (1 times)
- Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z650sr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 29,322 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,144 |
Kawasaki Z650sr reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z650sr vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z650sr MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Headlamp aim too low (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Z650sr in our data has covered around
17,733 miles.
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