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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zl 650

1 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Zl 650 vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zl 650 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,417 miles.

1
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
606
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zl 650 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zl 650 MOT tests:

  • Other114%
  • Brakes29%
  • Steering14%

Kawasaki Zl 650 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Zl 650 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zl 650 MOT tests:

  1. Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  2. Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  3. slight oil leak from rocker cover (1 times)
  4. Centre Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  5. Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake hose fouling fouling fork tube (3.2.B3b) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  10. Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zl 650 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 1 15 80% 17,417

Kawasaki Zl 650 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Zl 650 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zl 650 MOT issues are: Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); slight oil leak from rocker cover.

The typical Kawasaki Zl 650 in our data has covered around 17,417 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zl 650

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